Hewitt-trussville Junior High School serves 598 students in grades 8-9.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
Total Students
598 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
10%
Black
6%
32%
White
92%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hewitt-trussville Junior High School?
598 students attend Hewitt-trussville Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Hewitt-trussville Junior High School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hewitt-trussville Junior High School?
Hewitt-trussville Junior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Hewitt-trussville Junior High School offer ?
Hewitt-trussville Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-9
What school district is Hewitt-trussville Junior High School part of?
Hewitt-trussville Junior High School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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