NEW CENTURY TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL
New Century Technology High School is a public high school that is part of the Huntsville City school district, located in Huntsville, AL with about 465 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 29 teachers, New Century Technology High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
New Century Technology High School, located in Huntsville, Alabama, is a specialized magnet school within the Huntsville City Schools district. Known for its rigorous academic environment, the school focuses heavily on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). By offering a curriculum that integrates advanced technology into traditional coursework, New Century prepares its students for the high-tech workforce and competitive collegiate programs that are prominent in the surrounding Huntsville area, which is a major hub for aerospace and defense industries.
Beyond its academic focus, the school is recognized for its smaller, more intimate learning environment, which fosters strong connections between students and faculty. Because it operates as a magnet program, it attracts students who are motivated by project-based learning and collaborative problem-solving. Through its partnership with the local community and technology sector, New Century provides students with unique opportunities for internships and professional development, ensuring they graduate with a solid foundation for both higher education and technical careers.
For more information, contact New Century Technology High School at (256) 428-7800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 428-7800
NEW CENTURY TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Huntsville, AL with about 465 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Huntsville City
- Total Students:
- 465
- Teachers:
- 29
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 465 students
- White
- 44.1%
- Black or African American
- 33.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.8%
- Two or more races
- 6.5%
- Asian
- 3.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.8%
- Male
- 49.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.