- Enrollment
- 2,243
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wilmington, NC
John T Hoggard High
Federal NCES profile for John T Hoggard High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370333001379
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John T Hoggard High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Wilmington · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 29.4%
- free-lunch eligible
John T Hoggard High has class sizes larger than 84% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John T Hoggard High ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Wilmington, NC.
School address
District: New Hanover County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370333001379 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
John T Hoggard High held near 2,178 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-48 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 112.4 → 112.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-48 students YoY 370333001379 · Wilmington, NC High · LARGE · TRAD
2,082 enr · 18.6:1 · 29.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Emsley a Laney High (2,243 students)
John T Hoggard High held near 2,178 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-48 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 112.4 → 112.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
John T Hoggard High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Emsley a Laney
Emsley a Laney High
2,243 students
- This school
John T Hoggard High
2,082 students
- Eugene Ashley
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 John T Hoggard High reports 2,082 students on the CCD universe file.
How John T Hoggard High compares
John T Hoggard 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.4% | ▼ 55% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,082 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,082
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.9%
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
168
in-school suspensions + 206 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
African American 12.9%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, John T Hoggard 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 John T Hoggard 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 |
| Eugene Ashley High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Hanover High | Smaller | 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John T Hoggard High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,893
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Eugene Ashley High
Standard public school
1,893 students 19.3:1 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 (~2,082 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about John T Hoggard High
How many students attend John T Hoggard High?
John T Hoggard High has 2,082 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wilmington, NC. CCD year-over-year: 2,226 (2022-23) → 2,178 (2023-24), nearly flat (-48).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John T Hoggard High?
The student-teacher ratio at John T Hoggard High is 18.6:1, which is 18% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John T Hoggard High?
29.4% of students at John T Hoggard High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John T Hoggard High?
The largest demographic group at John T Hoggard High is White at 65.2% of enrollment, in Wilmington, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John T Hoggard High?
John T Hoggard High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 John T Hoggard High rank among high schools in Wilmington?
By Resource Investment Index, John T Hoggard High ranks #2 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 John T Hoggard High, New Hanover County Schools also operates Emsley a Laney High (2,243 students), Eugene Ashley High (1,893 students), and New Hanover High (1,437 students). See the New Hanover County Schools district page for the complete list.