How do these districts compare?
| Metric | American Leadership Academy-Coastal | New Hanover County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Wilmington, North Carolina | Wilmington, North Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 777 | 25,244 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 42 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.4:1 | 14.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | American Leadership Academy-Coastal | New Hanover County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,803 | $13,808 |
| Federal Revenue | 6.8% | 18.8% |
| State Revenue | 62.9% | 51.7% |
| Local Revenue | 30.2% | 29.4% |
American Leadership Academy-Coastal
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New Hanover County Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | American Leadership Academy-Coastal | New Hanover County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79.1% | 51.5% |
| African American | 5.0% | 18.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.7% | 21.2% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 32.6% | 66.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | American Leadership Academy-Coastal | New Hanover County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 79 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 6 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | N/A | 327.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.2% | 25.3% |
School Types
American Leadership Academy-Coastal
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
New Hanover County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 19
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.