Enrollment
1,571
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Trussville, AL
Hewitttrussville High School
Federal NCES profile for Hewitttrussville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010001301682
👥 S:T ratio 33
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hewitttrussville High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Trussville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 13.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hewitttrussville High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hewitttrussville High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Trussville, AL.
School address
District: Trussville City · Alabama
NCES ID 010001301682 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
94.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.6%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hewitttrussville High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hewitttrussville High School
Hewitttrussville High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Trussville, Alabama, enrolling 1,571 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.6% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the Alabama average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alabama, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,571 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 29 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #20.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 40/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 393 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
13.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Trussville City also operates Paine Elementary School (1,338 students) and Hewitttrussville Middle School (1,163 students) alongside Hewitttrussville High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hewitttrussville High School compares
Hewitttrussville High School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.6% | ▼ 77% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,571 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,571
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 39% in Alabama - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,528
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 393 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
182
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 75.4%
African American 16.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Asian 2.5%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Hewitttrussville High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Trussville City, which includes Hewitttrussville High School.
$11,528
Per student
-8%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.1%
State 51.0%
Federal 7.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hewitttrussville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paine Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hewitttrussville Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cahaba Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Magnolia Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hewitttrussville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,163
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,571 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hewitttrussville High School
How many students attend Hewitttrussville High School?
Hewitttrussville High School has 1,571 students enrolled. It is a high school in Trussville, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hewitttrussville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hewitttrussville High School is 16.7:1, which is 6% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hewitttrussville High School?
13.6% of students at Hewitttrussville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hewitttrussville High School?
The largest demographic group at Hewitttrussville High School is White at 75.4% of enrollment, in Trussville, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hewitttrussville High School?
Hewitttrussville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hewitttrussville High School rank among public schools in Trussville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hewitttrussville High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Trussville, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Trussville on the city page.
Is Hewitttrussville High School a good school?
Hewitttrussville High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Trussville City?
Besides Hewitttrussville High School, Trussville City also operates Paine Elementary School (1,338 students), Hewitttrussville Middle School (1,163 students), and Cahaba Elementary School (542 students). See the Trussville City district page for the complete list.
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