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Est. 1997

New Century Technology High School2500 Meridian St Huntsville, AL 35806

Phone: 256-428-7800 | Fax: 256-428-7801www.newcenturytechnology.org

Hours of OperationDoors Open: 7:45AM

Dismissal/Pickup Time: 3:40PM Office Hours: 8:00AM - 4:15PM

What Makes New Century Special? New Century Technology High School is Huntsville City's only full magnet high school. Students are provided with a STEM-focused curriculum offering advanced students and industry experience in the fields of computer science, engineering, and biomedical science. Unique program components include opportunities for involvement with current business projects through internships, mentoring, and project-based learning as well as unique courses in each strand. Business partners and industry experts collaborate with students to prepare them for careers in the STEM field. New Century students are application-based and require a grade average in core classes of 80%.

Featured ClubsAcademic Team

Beta ClubBiotechnology Club

Cards & Board GamesChess Club

CrossFitCyber Patriots

HOSAJapanese Culture Club

Key ClubMagnet Ambassadors

Math TeamNational Honor Society

RoboticsSGA

Spanish ClubVideo Game Club

Bell Schedule8:15AM ................... Classes Open8:30-10:00AM ............... 1st Block10:05-11:35AM ............. 2nd Block11:30-12:30PM .......... Power Hour12:35-2:05PM ................3rd Block2:10-3:40PM ..................4th Block

Student DiversityCaucasian .................................47%African-American ......................33%Hispanic ......................................9%Asian ...........................................5%Native American .........................1%Other ..........................................5%

ElectivesAerospace Engineering

Civil EngineeringComputer-Aided Design

Computer Science PrinciplesGenetics

NeurosciencePython

Cyber ForensicsOne Falcon, Many Feathers...January 1997 - School was established and hosted at Calhoun Community CollegeAugust 2012 - New Century moved into its current building, sharing a campus with Lee High SchoolMarch 2017 - Magnet School of Excellence status was earned! April 2019 - Eamed the 3rd best high school in the state

Student Achievement Data:https://www.alsde.edu/dept/data/Pages/assessment-all.aspx

A Legacy of Leading & Learning

Updated: April 16, 2019In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), the Huntsville City Board of Education will not

discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities. For more information contact Shirley.Wellington@hsv-k12.org.