New Century Technology High School

2500 Meridian Street NW
Huntsville, AL 35811

www.huntsvillecityschools.org

403 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

403

Total Students

27.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Century Technology High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	179
Hispanic	58
Black	123
Asian	19
Two or More	17
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

White
179 (44.4 %)
Black
123 (30.5 %)
Hispanic
58 (14.4 %)
Asian
19 (4.7 %)
Two or More
17 (4.2 %)
American Indian
5 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Huntsville City
Phone:	(256)428-7800
Website:	http://www.huntsvillecityschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	403
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	76
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 90

Grade 10 111

Grade 11 98

Grade 12 104