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HCS FAST FACTS
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 [email protected].