New Century Academy

www.newcenturyacademy.com/

Charter School 117 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

New Century Academy, located in Hutchinson, Minnesota, is a public charter school that serves students in grades 6 through 12. Founded on a philosophy of personalized learning, the academy is designed to offer a flexible, small-school environment that emphasizes academic rigor, character development, and student autonomy. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, the school aims to create a supportive community where educators can tailor instruction to meet the unique needs, interests, and pacing of individual learners.

The school’s curriculum is focused on preparing students for life beyond high school, whether they choose to pursue higher education or enter the workforce. Beyond core academic requirements, New Century Academy often integrates project-based learning and elective opportunities that encourage critical thinking and real-world application. As a public charter, it remains committed to providing an alternative educational model within the Hutchinson area, prioritizing a culture of mutual respect, personal responsibility, and a strong partnership between the school, students, and their families.

117

Total Students

4.5

Full-Time Teachers

25.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Century Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	100
Hispanic	8
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	6

White
100 (85.5 %)
Hispanic
8 (6.8 %)
Two or More
6 (5.1 %)
Asian
2 (1.7 %)
Black
1 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	New Century Academy
Phone:	(320)234-3660
Website:	http://www.newcenturyacademy.com/
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	117
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	46
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 6 2

Grade 7 7

Grade 8 8

Grade 9 21

Grade 10 20

Grade 11 17

Grade 12 42