John T Hoggard High

(910)350-2072

www.nhcs.k12.nc.us/hoggard

2,082 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

John T. Hoggard High School, located in Wilmington, North Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the New Hanover County School District. As a large, comprehensive public high school, it is widely recognized for maintaining a strong academic culture and a robust extracurricular environment. The school is known for its rigorous curriculum, offering a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and elective programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career readiness.

Beyond academics, Hoggard is well-regarded for its spirited school community and competitive athletic programs, often referred to as the "Vikings." The campus serves as a central hub for student life in Wilmington, fostering a tradition of community involvement and high student engagement. With its long-standing history in the area, the school remains a focal point for families in the region, emphasizing both scholarly achievement and the development of well-rounded, community-minded citizens.

2,082

Total Students

106.4

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John T Hoggard High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,358
Hispanic	315
Black	269
Asian	37
Two or More	98
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,358 (65.2%)
Hispanic
315 (15.1%)
Black
269 (12.9%)
Two or More
98 (4.7%)
Asian
37 (1.8%)
American Indian
4 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	New Hanover County Schools
Phone:	(910)350-2072
Website:	http://www.nhcs.k12.nc.us/hoggard
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,082
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	106.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	739
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 495

Grade 10 538

Grade 11 529

Grade 12 520