New Technology High School is a secondary school located in Napa, California. It focuses on project-based learning, student-centered culture, college and workforce readiness, and technology integration.
Serving 364 students in grades 9-12, New Technology High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Technology High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
New Technology High School's student population of 364 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
364 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1997
School Calendar
School Rankings
New Technology High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Technology High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5050 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
60%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
31%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Penguin
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Technology High School's ranking?
New Technology High School is ranked #5050 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are New Technology High School often compared to?
New Technology High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Napa High School, American Canyon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Technology High School?
The graduation rate of New Technology High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend New Technology High School?
364 students attend New Technology High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of New Technology High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Technology High School?
New Technology High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does New Technology High School offer ?
New Technology High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is New Technology High School part of?
New Technology High School is part of Napa Valley Unified School District.
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