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#1530 of 1,992 schools in MN
New Century Academy
High School · New Century Academy · Hutchinson, MN
A charter high school in Hutchinson, MN where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
950 SCHOOL ROAD SW, Hutchinson, MN 55350
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at New Century Academy score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 23% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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 MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where New Century Academy 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,426/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hutchinson), 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
$78,663
Median home value
$238,600
Median rent
$934/mo
College educated
25.7%
Homeownership
73.9%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55350; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CornerstoneEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Crow River Area Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Hutchinson Night Alt Learning CtrEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Hutchinson Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 888 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
New Century Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,256NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
New Century Academy is listed in New Century Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Century Academy
New Century Academy is a public high school in Hutchinson, MN, part of New Century Academy, serving approximately 98 students in grades 6th-12th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,530 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Century Academy
What grades does New Century Academy serve?
New Century Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend New Century Academy?
New Century Academy has an enrollment of approximately 98 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Century Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at New Century Academy is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Century Academy rank in MN?
New Century Academy ranks #1,530 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is New Century Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
New Century Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Century Academy has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is New Century Academy a charter school?
Yes, New Century Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is New Century Academy a Title I school?
No, New Century Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Century Academy?
66.3% of students at New Century Academy 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 98
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- McLeod County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 67.3%
- Phone
- (320) 234-3660
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- Area population (ZIP 55350)
- 18,567
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
Official sources & links
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 55350; 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
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