Enrollment
366
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010180001374
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 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 57/100 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
- 57
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.7%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Century Technology High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Century Technology High School
New Century Technology High School is a mid-sized high school in Huntsville, Alabama, enrolling 366 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 13.6:1, New Century Technology High School is leaner than roughly 92% of Alabama schools and 23% under the state's 17.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 366 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 206 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #11, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and African American (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 366 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
10.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Huntsville's high schools, it stands alongside Virgil Grissom High School (1,847 students): New Century Technology High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.6:1 vs 19.6:1).
Huntsville City also operates Virgil Grissom High School (1,847 students) and Huntsville High School (1,807 students) alongside New Century Technology High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How New Century Technology High School compares
New Century Technology High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,033
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Huntsville City, which includes New Century Technology High School.
$12,033
Per student
-4%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.6%
State 39.2%
Federal 17.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~366 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
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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.
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 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is New Century Technology High School a good school?
New Century Technology High School earns 57/100 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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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