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New Century Technology High School vs. Huntsville High School

Should you attend New Century Technology High School or Huntsville High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
New Century Technology High School
2500 Meridian Street Nw
Huntsville, AL 35811
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Huntsville High School
2304 Billie Watkins St Sw
Huntsville, AL 35801
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

New Century Technology High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
n/a
Overview
New Century Technology High School ranked #105 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from a peak rank of #26 in 2010 and from #33 in 2019, indicating a downward trend in overall state ranking among public schools.
Math proficiency was 60–64% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency of 65–69% and science proficiency of 65–69% were also higher than their respective state averages (47% reading, 38% science).
Enrollment declined from 477 students in 2021 to 403 students in 2023, with the student–teacher ratio improving from 17:1 in 2019 to 15:1 in 2023; 41% of students were eligible for free lunch in 2023, up from 15% in 2018, indicating socioeconomic shifts.
Serving grades 9–12, New Century Technology High School enrolled 374 students with a student–teacher ratio of 13:1, and a minority enrollment of 55%, maintaining one of the lowest ratios in the district.
The school maintained a graduation rate of 95% from 2013 through 2023, consistently higher than the Alabama state average which ranged from 81% to 91% during the same period.
Huntsville High School, a Union County NJ high school serving grades 9–12 with 1,802 students, ranked #349 in Alabama in 2023, declining from a peak rank of #104 in 2018.
Math proficiency was 44%, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 51%, higher than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency was 53%, also higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased from 1,693 students in 2011 to 1,802 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at approximately 39%, reflecting a diverse student body.
The student–teacher ratio was 18:1 in 2023 with a graduation rate of 94%, exceeding the state average of 88% and ranking in the top 30% statewide.
The percentage of students eligible for free lunch rose from 16% in 2011 to 27% in 2023, indicating increasing socioeconomic need within the student population.
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
374 students
1,802 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at New Century Technology High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Huntsville High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at New Century Technology High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Huntsville High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
101 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at New Century Technology High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Huntsville High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at New Century Technology High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Huntsville City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Huntsville High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Huntsville City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#105 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 10%)
#349 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of New Century Technology High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Huntsville High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 10% in AL)
44%
(Top 30% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Century Technology High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Huntsville High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
51%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Century Technology High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Huntsville High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
53%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Century Technology High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Huntsville High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 5% in AL)
94%
(Top 30% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of New Century Technology High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Huntsville High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of New Century Technology High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Huntsville High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
82
465
Grade 10 Students
90
501
Grade 11 Students
104
420
Grade 12 Students
98
416

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at New Century Technology High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Huntsville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at New Century Technology High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Huntsville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at New Century Technology High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Huntsville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
30%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at New Century Technology High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Huntsville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
45%
61%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at New Century Technology High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Huntsville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at New Century Technology High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Huntsville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.69
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of New Century Technology High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Huntsville High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
30%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at New Century Technology High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Huntsville High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at New Century Technology High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Huntsville High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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