Serving 2,226 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 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,226 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- 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 2,226 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 112 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,226 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
112 teachers
Students by Grade
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
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
13%
25%
White
67%
44%
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
29%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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, 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?
2,226 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, 13% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 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
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.
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