New Century Technical Demo High School
About This School
Preschool | Grades 9-12 | Huntsville City
New Century Technical Demo High School is located in Huntsville, AL and is one of 13 high schools in Huntsville City School District. It is a magnet school that serves 304 students in grades 9-12.
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
New Century Technical Demo High School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Alabama in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See New Century Technical Demo High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, New Century Technical Demo High School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about New Century Technical Demo High School's students and teachers. more
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
New Century Technical Demo High School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Alabama in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See New Century Technical Demo High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, New Century Technical Demo High School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about New Century Technical Demo High School's students and teachers. more
Nearby Cities
300 Explorer Blvd, Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 428-7800
High Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Madison Academy 1.6 miles | n/a | |
| Catholic High School 2.6 miles | n/a | |
| Bob Jones High School 2.6 miles |  |
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| Westminster Christian Academy 2.7 miles | n/a |
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I am glad I sent my son to NCTHS. Seems like the best alternative in public education. Small enough that the teachers seem to actually care about the students but large enough to hace a great cirriculum.
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 304
47%
53%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, New Century Technical Demo High School had 41% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Alabama had 53% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
42%
Black
41%
Hispanic
11%
Asian/Pacific Islander
5%
Huntsville City District Spending
$9,983Per Pupil
The Huntsville City spends $9,983 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 58% on instruction, 37% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Huntsville City District
17:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, New Century Technical Demo High School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the AHSGE
What is it?
The Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed starting in grade 10 in the subjects of reading, math, language, science, and social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at one of four levels: does not meet, partially meets, meets, or exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed standards.
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