New Century Technology High School

2500 Meridian Street Nw
Huntsville, AL 35811
10/
10
Top 10%
Serving 432 students in grades 9-12, New Century Technology High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 432 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 45-49% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

New Century Technology High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

New Century Technology High School's student population of 432 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
432 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

New Century Technology High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Century Technology High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
#121 out of 1276 schools
(Top 10%)
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45-49%
24%
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60-64%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
7%
1%
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Hispanic
12%
10%
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Black
37%
32%
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White
42%
53%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
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≥95%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is New Century Technology High School's ranking?
New Century Technology High School is ranked #121 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are New Century Technology High School often compared to?
New Century Technology High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Huntsville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Century Technology High School?
The graduation rate of New Century Technology High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend New Century Technology High School?
432 students attend New Century Technology High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of New Century Technology High School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Century Technology High School?
New Century Technology High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does New Century Technology High School offer ?
New Century Technology High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is New Century Technology High School part of?
New Century Technology High School is part of Huntsville City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 432 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 45-49% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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