From The Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE — The US News & World Report ranked Hewitt-Trussville High School at number 20 on the list of Best Alabama High Schools. The school was number 8 on the list of best schools in the Birmingham-metro.
Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college. The rankings were determined by weighing college readiness (30%), math and reading proficiency (20%), math and reading performance (20%), underserved student performance (10%), college curriculum breadth (10%) and graduation rate (10%).
At HTHS, the report stated, students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement coursework and exams. The AP participation rate at Hewitt-Trussville High School is 58%. Also noted, the total minority enrollment is 20%, and 7% of students are economically disadvantaged. The graduation rate is 98%.