Very Good
#365 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 27% in state
Hewitttrussville High School
High School · Trussville City · Trussville, AL
A Trussville City high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6450 Husky Pkwy, Trussville, AL 35173
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 64% proficient (2022)
- 98.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hewitttrussville High School score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 58% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Hewitttrussville High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,110/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Trussville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$113,028
Median home value
$327,500
Median rent
$1,303/mo
College educated
43.2%
Homeownership
89.4%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35173; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claychalkville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 1,388 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Trussville City
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,396NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hewitttrussville High School is listed in Trussville City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hewitttrussville High School
Hewitttrussville High School is a public high school in Trussville, AL, part of Trussville City, serving approximately 1,597 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #365 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hewitttrussville High School
What grades does Hewitttrussville High School serve?
Hewitttrussville High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Hewitttrussville High School?
Hewitttrussville High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,597 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hewitttrussville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hewitttrussville High School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hewitttrussville High School rank in AL?
Hewitttrussville High School ranks #365 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Hewitttrussville High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hewitttrussville High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hewitttrussville High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hewitttrussville High School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hewitttrussville High School a charter school?
No, Hewitttrussville High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hewitttrussville High School a Title I school?
No, Hewitttrussville High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hewitttrussville High School?
17.7% of students at Hewitttrussville High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,597
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 93
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.7%
- Phone
- (205) 228-4000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 98.0%
- Area population (ZIP 35173)
- 32,125
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 40
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35173; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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