- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Huntsville, AL
New Century Technology High School
Federal NCES profile for New Century Technology High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010180001374
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Century Technology High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #1 of 6
- high schools in Huntsville · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 40.7%
- free-lunch eligible
New Century Technology High School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Century Technology High School ranks #1 of 6 high schools in Huntsville, AL.
School address
District: Huntsville City · Alabama
NCES ID 010180001374 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
New Century Technology High School shrank from 403 students in 2022-23 to 374 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 27.2 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 010180001374 · Huntsville, AL High · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 13.6:1 · 40.7% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Virgil Grissom High School (1,847 students)
New Century Technology High School shrank from 403 students in 2022-23 to 374 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE added 27.2 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
New Century Technology High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Virgil Grissom
Virgil Grissom High School
1,847 students
- Huntsville Hig
Huntsville High School
1,807 students
- Providence Ele
Providence Elementary
1,152 students
- Goldsmithschif
Goldsmithschiffman Elementary
935 students
- Columbia High
Columbia High School
916 students
- This school 366
New Century Technology High School
366 students
What this shows New Century Technology High School reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Century Technology High School compares
New Century Technology High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.7% | ▼ 31% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 8% in Alabama - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,146
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.1%
African American 29.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, New Century Technology High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Huntsville City reports $13,146 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Century Technology High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgil Grissom High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huntsville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Providence Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goldsmithschiffman Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Century Technology High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,807
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,152
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar high schools in Huntsville
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Virgil Grissom High School
Standard public school
1,847 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Huntsville High School
Standard public school
1,807 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Columbia High School
Standard public school
916 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Lee High School
Standard public school
877 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Jemison High School
Standard public school
858 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~366 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Century Technology High School
How many students attend New Century Technology High School?
New Century Technology High School has 366 students enrolled. It is a high school in Huntsville, AL. CCD year-over-year: 403 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Century Technology High School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Century Technology High School is 13.6:1, which is 23% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Century Technology High School?
40.7% of students at New Century Technology High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Century Technology High School?
The largest demographic group at New Century Technology High School is White at 48.1% of enrollment, in Huntsville, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Century Technology High School?
New Century Technology High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does New Century Technology High School rank among high schools in Huntsville?
By Resource Investment Index, New Century Technology High School ranks #1 of 6 high schools in Huntsville, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Huntsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Huntsville City?
Besides New Century Technology High School, Huntsville City also operates Virgil Grissom High School (1,847 students), Huntsville High School (1,807 students), and Providence Elementary (1,152 students). See the Huntsville City district page for the complete list.