John T. Hoggard High School is a public high school in the New Hanover County School System in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Serving 2,178 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 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,178 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 66% (Top 50%)
- 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 2,178 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 112 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,178 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
112 teachers
Year Founded
1967
Colors
White, Blue
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 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#334 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
14%
21%
Black
12%
25%
White
67%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Vikings
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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, Emsley A Laney High School, New Hanover 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 91%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend John T Hoggard High School?
2,178 students attend John T Hoggard High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of John T Hoggard High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% 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 19:1, 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 School District.
School Reviews
Review John T Hoggard High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Parents’ Guide to Special Education
Special education law is not easy to decipher, with several regulations that govern special education services for disabled students. In this article, learn about the core components of the laws, rights, and individual education plans that can help create the best public school environment for your child.
Surveillance Cameras: Violation of Rights or Improved Security?
A school district in Virginia has given the green light to schools that want to install surveillance cameras in common areas like cafeterias and hallways. We’ll look at whether this is a violation of student privacy or the best way to keep order in schools.
Teachers in 19 States Allowed to Physically Punish Students
As of 2014, nineteen states still allow corporal punishment – spanking and paddling the most common choices – in their public schools. However, some argue that not only are these punishments physically harmful, they also are disproportionately administered to students of color. As a result, House democrats have taken up the issue in a new bill that would ban all forms of corporal punishment nationwide.
