Emsley A Laney High
Wilmington, NCPublicHigh · Grades 9–12
School performance grade
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
C grade for 2024–25, score 62.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | C | C | C |
| School performance score | 66 | 67 | 62 |
| School achievement score | 65.5 | 68.7 | 65.6 |
| Reading and math | 54.6% | 55.2% | 58.9% |
| ACT and WorkKeys | 53.6% | 54.6% | 52.8% |
| Standard cohort graduation rate | 92.3% | 89.1% | 89.4% |
| English learner progress | Not reported | 6.7% | Below 5% |
| Math course rigor | 92% | Above 95% | 92.5% |
| Biology | 50.7% | 67.6% | 39.4% |
| School growth score | 68 | 57.8 | 50 |
| Growth status | NotMet | NotMet | NotMet |
The grade combines applicable achievement measures and academic growth.
Safety incidents
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
8.376 reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students | 15.611 | 12.301 | 8.376 |
Rate denominators: 2022–23, 2023–24: Final average daily membership; 2024–25: Student population estimate.
Discipline
State and federal reports
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
181.48 short-term out-of-school suspensions per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term suspensions per 1,000 students | 222.68 | 183.60 | 181.48 |
Rate denominator: Final average daily membership.
Short-term suspensions last up to 10 school days. Repeat suspensions count separately.
U.S. Department of Education
| Measure | 2021–22 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in the fall | 2,119 | 2,239 |
| Suspended out of school | 7.5% · 159 | 10.1% · 226 |
| Suspended in school | 10.6% · 225 | 11.3% · 254 |
| Expelled | 0.0% · 0 | <0.1% · 1 |
School Profile
Location
Suburb, Large
Enrollment
2,248 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino17.5%
White56.3%
Black or African American18.4%
Asian1.6%
Two or More Races5.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.1%
School information
North Carolina School Report Cards · 2024–25
- Calendar
- Traditional
Public school directory
NCES ID 370333001373
- District
- New Hanover County Schools
- Status
- Open
- School category
- Regular School
- Charter
- No
- Virtual instruction
- No virtual instruction
- Enrollment
- 2,248 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 112.2
Sources
- North Carolina School Performance Grades · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Report Cards Profile · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Discipline Reports · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25
- NCES Common Core of Data · National Center for Education Statistics · 2023–24
- Civil Rights Data Collection · U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights · 2021–22, 2023–24