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#249 of 1,356 schools in AL

Top 18% in state

New Century Technology High School

High School · Huntsville City · Huntsville, AL

A Huntsville City high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2500 Meridian Street NW, Huntsville, AL 35811

  • Math 52% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2022)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.78 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+4.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
College Readiness8.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation50.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
District spending per student$13,146
Chronic Absenteeism12%

Students at New Century Technology High School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 60% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

48.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where New Century Technology High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 44Car-Dependent
  • Transit 16Minimal Transit
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,879/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Huntsville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$92,361

Median home value

$249,900

Median rent

$1,048/mo

College educated

35.4%

Homeownership

78.3%

Poverty rate

12%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35811; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
50.5% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lee High SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.69–120.0 mi861Compare →
Huntsville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.69–122.9 mi1,802Compare →
Jemison High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.39–123.0 mi867Compare →
Valley Fellowship Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–123.1 mi213Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Huntsville City

Schools in district
45
Rank in district
#7 of 43
District spending per student
$13,146NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

New Century Technology High School is listed in Huntsville City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About New Century Technology High School

New Century Technology High School is a public high school in Huntsville, AL, part of Huntsville City, serving approximately 374 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #249 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about New Century Technology High School

What grades does New Century Technology High School serve?

New Century Technology High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend New Century Technology High School?

New Century Technology High School has an enrollment of approximately 374 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at New Century Technology High School?

The student-teacher ratio at New Century Technology High School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does New Century Technology High School rank in AL?

New Century Technology High School ranks #249 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is New Century Technology High School's MySchoolScout rating?

New Century Technology High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at New Century Technology High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, New Century Technology High School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is New Century Technology High School a charter school?

No, New Century Technology High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is New Century Technology High School a Title I school?

No, New Century Technology High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Century Technology High School?

48.7% of students at New Century Technology High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
374
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Madison County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.0%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 35811)
29,748
Area average commute
23.6 min
Area median age
37.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35811; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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