In 1991, Vincent Butler began working on the concept for a high school designed to prepare students for the workforce.

In 2000, the New Tech Network was established to support similar schools, and quickly received grants from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

New Technology High School is designed to teach students the skills to thrive in college and future careers.

Technology, such as computers and the Internet, is heavily utilized, including New Tech Network's Learning Management System, Echo.

[4] Students are also trusted to run the school in some capacity, with the student-elected government allotting funds to clubs and making and modifying rules.

The Center for Excellence offers tours and training in the New Tech style of learning to educators and schools across the globe.