Serving 403 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 403 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (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
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
New Century Technology High School's student population of 403 students has declined by 14% 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
Total Students
403 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New Century Technology High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Century Technology High School is 0.69, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#125 out of 1285 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
1%
Hispanic
14%
11%
Black
31%
32%
White
44%
52%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
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 #125 out of 1,285 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 Bob Jones High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% 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 88%.
How many students attend New Century Technology High School?
403 students attend New Century Technology High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of New Century Technology High School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 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 15:1, 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
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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