High Schools in Huntsville City

The Huntsville City school district in Alabama is home to 6 high schools, serving students in grades 9-12. These schools vary significantly in their academic performance, with New Century Technology High School and Huntsville High School consistently ranking among the top schools in the state, while Columbia High School, Jemison High School, and Lee High School are lower-performing.

New Century Technology High School stands out as the top performer, ranking between 3rd and 7th in the state over the past 3 years and boasting the highest test scores across all subjects compared to the other Huntsville high schools and the state/district averages. Huntsville High School is also a strong performer, ranking between 15th and 30th in the state. In contrast, the lower-performing schools have statewide rankings in the 200s-300s and significantly lower test scores.

Despite the differences in academic performance, all 6 high schools maintain similar 90% 4-year graduation rates, suggesting the district is successful in supporting students to complete their high school education. However, the wide variation in free/reduced lunch rates across the schools indicates significant socioeconomic disparities, which could be contributing to the performance gaps. The data also reveals an inverse relationship between per-student spending and academic performance, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving student outcomes in the Huntsville City school district.