- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010001301682
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 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 38/100 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
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Hewitttrussville High School held near 1,597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 94.2 → 93.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 010001301682 · Trussville, AL High · MID · TRAD
1,571 enr · 16.7:1 · 13.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Paine Elementary School (1,338 students)
Hewitttrussville High School held near 1,597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 94.2 → 93.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Hewitttrussville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hewitttrussville High School
1,571 students
- Paine Elementa
Paine Elementary School
1,338 students
- Hewitttrussvil
Hewitttrussville Middle School
1,163 students
- Cahaba Element 542
Cahaba Elementary School
542 students
- Magnolia Eleme 391
Magnolia Elementary School
391 students
What this shows Hewitttrussville High School reports 1,571 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hewitttrussville High School compares
Hewitttrussville High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,396
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
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.
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
District finance for Trussville City reports $12,396 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,163
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,571 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,573 (2022-23) → 1,597 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
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 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.