John T. Hoggard High School is a public high school in the New Hanover County School System in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Serving 2,082 students in grades 9-12, John T Hoggard High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,082 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 66% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John T Hoggard High serves the southeastern part of Wilmington, NC, covering an area of approximately 26.3 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of about 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 7.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John T Hoggard High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
John T Hoggard High School's student population of 2,082 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,082 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1967
School Calendar
School Rankings
John T Hoggard High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John T Hoggard High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#334 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)71%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
88%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.3%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue
School Mascot
Vikings
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John T Hoggard High School's ranking?
John T Hoggard High School is ranked #334 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are John T Hoggard High School often compared to?
John T Hoggard High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eugene Ashley High School, New Hanover High School, Emsley A Laney High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of John T Hoggard High School?
The graduation rate of John T Hoggard High School is 88%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend John T Hoggard High School?
2,082 students attend John T Hoggard High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of John T Hoggard High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John T Hoggard High School?
John T Hoggard High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does John T Hoggard High School offer ?
John T Hoggard High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John T Hoggard High School part of?
John T Hoggard High School is part of New Hanover County Schools.
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