- Enrollment
- 2,243
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wilmington, NC
New Hanover High
Federal NCES profile for New Hanover High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370333001384
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Hanover High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Wilmington · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 99.6%
- free-lunch eligible
New Hanover High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Hanover High ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Wilmington, NC.
School address
District: New Hanover County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370333001384 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
New Hanover High held near 1,515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+49 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 98.6 → 97.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+49 students YoY 370333001384 · Wilmington, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,437 enr · 14.7:1 · 99.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Emsley a Laney High (2,243 students)
New Hanover High held near 1,515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+49 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 98.6 → 97.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
New Hanover 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
- Eugene Ashley
Eugene Ashley High
1,893 students
- This school
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 New Hanover High reports 1,437 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Hanover High compares
New Hanover 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.6% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,437 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,437
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.8%
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 240 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
152
in-school suspensions + 184 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 36.4%
African American 31.8%
Hispanic or Latino 26.5%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 36.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, New Hanover High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
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 New Hanover High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emsley a Laney High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John T Hoggard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eugene Ashley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles P Murray Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roland-Grise Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Hanover 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
- 1,893
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Eugene Ashley High
Standard public school
1,893 students 19.3:1 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 (~1,437 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Hanover High
How many students attend New Hanover High?
New Hanover High has 1,437 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wilmington, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,466 (2022-23) → 1,515 (2023-24), nearly flat (+49).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Hanover High?
The student-teacher ratio at New Hanover High is 14.7:1, which is 7% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Hanover High?
99.6% of students at New Hanover High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Hanover High?
The largest demographic group at New Hanover High is White at 36.4% of enrollment, in Wilmington, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Hanover High?
New Hanover High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 New Hanover High rank among high schools in Wilmington?
By Resource Investment Index, New Hanover High ranks #3 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 New Hanover High, New Hanover County Schools also operates Emsley a Laney High (2,243 students), John T Hoggard High (2,082 students), and Eugene Ashley High (1,893 students). See the New Hanover County Schools district page for the complete list.