- Enrollment
- 2,243
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wilmington, NC
Eugene Ashley High
Federal NCES profile for Eugene Ashley High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370333002595
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eugene Ashley High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in Wilmington · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 32.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Eugene Ashley High has class sizes larger than 88% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eugene Ashley High ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Wilmington, NC.
School address
District: New Hanover County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370333002595 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-76 students YoY
Eugene Ashley High held near 1,899 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-76 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 98.7 → 97.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-76 students YoY 370333002595 · Wilmington, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,893 enr · 19.3:1 · 32.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Emsley a Laney High (2,243 students)
Eugene Ashley High held near 1,899 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-76 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 98.7 → 97.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Eugene Ashley High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Emsley a Laney
Emsley a Laney High
2,243 students
- John T Hoggard
John T Hoggard High
2,082 students
- This school
Eugene Ashley High
1,893 students
- New Hanover Hi
New Hanover High
1,437 students
- Charles P Murr
Charles P Murray Middle
907 students
- Roland-Grise M 878
Roland-Grise Middle
878 students
What this shows Eugene Ashley High reports 1,893 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eugene Ashley High compares
Eugene Ashley High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 22% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.0% | ▼ 52% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,893 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,893
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 88% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,808
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
223
in-school suspensions + 112 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
African American 6.8%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.5, Eugene Ashley High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Hanover County Schools reports $13,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eugene Ashley High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emsley a Laney High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John T Hoggard High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Hanover High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charles P Murray Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roland-Grise Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eugene Ashley High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,082
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 907
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Wilmington
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Emsley a Laney High
Standard public school
2,243 students 19:1 students per teacher
John T Hoggard High
Standard public school
2,082 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
New Hanover High
Standard public school
1,437 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Isaac M Bear Early College High School
Standard public school
260 students 26:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,893 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eugene Ashley High
How many students attend Eugene Ashley High?
Eugene Ashley High has 1,893 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wilmington, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,975 (2022-23) → 1,899 (2023-24), nearly flat (-76).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eugene Ashley High?
The student-teacher ratio at Eugene Ashley High is 19.3:1, which is 22% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eugene Ashley High?
32.0% of students at Eugene Ashley High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eugene Ashley High?
The largest demographic group at Eugene Ashley High is White at 71.1% of enrollment, in Wilmington, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eugene Ashley High?
Eugene Ashley High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eugene Ashley High rank among high schools in Wilmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Eugene Ashley High ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Wilmington, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Wilmington on the city page.
What other schools are in New Hanover County Schools?
Besides Eugene Ashley High, New Hanover County Schools also operates Emsley a Laney High (2,243 students), John T Hoggard High (2,082 students), and New Hanover High (1,437 students). See the New Hanover County Schools district page for the complete list.