New Century Technology High School ranked #105 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from a peak rank of #26 in 2010 and from #33 in 2019, indicating a downward trend in overall state ranking among public schools.
Math proficiency was 60–64% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency of 65–69% and science proficiency of 65–69% were also higher than their respective state averages (47% reading, 38% science).
Enrollment declined from 477 students in 2021 to 403 students in 2023, with the student–teacher ratio improving from 17:1 in 2019 to 15:1 in 2023; 41% of students were eligible for free lunch in 2023, up from 15% in 2018, indicating socioeconomic shifts.
Serving grades 9–12, New Century Technology High School enrolled 374 students with a student–teacher ratio of 13:1, and a minority enrollment of 55%, maintaining one of the lowest ratios in the district.
The school maintained a graduation rate of 95% from 2013 through 2023, consistently higher than the Alabama state average which ranged from 81% to 91% during the same period.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 366 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
New Century Technology High School's student population of 366 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
366 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
New Century Technology High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,275 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 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#105 out of 1275 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
29%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.3%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #105 out of 1,275 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, Bob Jones High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% 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 90%.
How many students attend New Century Technology High School?
366 students attend New Century Technology High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of New Century Technology High School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Century Technology High School?
New Century Technology High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does New Century Technology High School offer ?
New Century Technology High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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