New Hanover High
Wilmington, NC
PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
School performance grade
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
C grade for 2024–25, score 56.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | C | C | C |
| School performance score | 56 | 61 | 56 |
| School achievement score | 55.4 | 61.7 | 56.4 |
| Reading and math | 44.1% | 43.8% | 40.1% |
| ACT and WorkKeys | 48.4% | 53.2% | 48.8% |
| Standard cohort graduation rate | 80.3% | 81% | 82.3% |
| English learner progress | 5.1% | Not reported | 6% |
| Math course rigor | 88.8% | 90.6% | 90.6% |
| Biology | 37.3% | 51.2% | 36.7% |
| School growth score | 59 | 58.4 | 52.6 |
| Growth status | NotMet | NotMet | NotMet |
The grade combines applicable achievement measures and academic growth.
Safety incidents
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
31.111 reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students | 31.406 | 20.576 | 31.111 |
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
219.26 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 | 264.81 | 277.09 | 219.26 |
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 | 1,566 | 1,524 |
| Suspended out of school | 11.9% · 186 | 15.5% · 236 |
| Suspended in school | 9.7% · 152 | 18.4% · 281 |
| Expelled | 0.1% · 1 | 0.1% · 2 |
School Profile
Location
City, Midsize
Enrollment
1,515 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino24.8%
White39.5%
Black or African American30.2%
Asian0.9%
Two or More Races4.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.1%
School information
North Carolina School Report Cards · 2024–25
- Calendar
- Traditional
Public school directory
NCES ID 370333001384
- District
- New Hanover County Schools
- Status
- Open
- School category
- Regular School
- Charter
- No
- Virtual instruction
- No virtual instruction
- Enrollment
- 1,515 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 97.1
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