Summary:
The 35811 zip code area of Huntsville, Alabama is home to three high schools: Lee High School, Madison County Virtual Academy, and New Century Technology High School. These schools serve students in grades 9-12 and are part of the Huntsville City and Madison County school districts.
Among the three schools, New Century Technology High School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking among the top 3-7 high schools in Alabama and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its students excel academically, with over 60% proficient or better in math, science, and English, significantly outpacing the Huntsville City and state averages. In contrast, Lee High School struggles, ranking in the bottom half of Alabama high schools with a 2-star rating and test scores well below the district and state averages. Madison County Virtual Academy falls somewhere in the middle, with a statewide ranking between 120-261 and a 2-3 star rating.
Across the schools, graduation rates are high at 90%, but chronic absenteeism is a concern, with all three schools reporting a 14.8% rate. Socioeconomic factors may play a role, as Lee High School has the highest free and reduced lunch rate at 76.77%, while the other two schools have lower rates around 48%. Additionally, New Century Technology High School boasts the lowest student-teacher ratio at 12.8, which likely contributes to its academic success. Overall, the data reveals significant performance differences between the schools in this area, highlighting the need to understand and address the factors driving these disparities.
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