EUGENE ASHLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Eugene Ashley High is a Title I public high school that is part of the New Hanover County Schools school district, located in Wilmington, NC with about 1,990 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 109 teachers, Eugene Ashley High has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Eugene Ashley High School, located in Wilmington, North Carolina, is a prominent secondary institution within the New Hanover County School system. Serving a diverse student population, the school is known for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes a robust selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education (CTE) programs, and specialized honors tracks designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. Beyond academics, the school fosters a well-rounded educational environment by offering a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletic programs, student government, performing arts, and various service-oriented clubs that encourage community engagement.
The school is characterized by its commitment to student development and its focus on creating a supportive campus culture. With a mission centered on excellence, Ashley High emphasizes both scholastic achievement and the development of character, providing students with the tools to become responsible, productive citizens. Through its dedicated faculty and community partnerships, the school strives to maintain high academic standards while meeting the individual needs of its student body. For families seeking more detailed information on specific programs, enrollment procedures, or current school news, the institution maintains an active online presence via its official website.
For more information, contact Eugene Ashley High at (910) 790-2360 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 790-2360
EUGENE ASHLEY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Wilmington, NC with about 1,990 enrolled students. See other public high schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- New Hanover County Schools
- Total Students:
- 1,990
- Teachers:
- 109.07
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,990 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EUGENE ASHLEY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.
- White
- 72.9%
- Black or African American
- 11.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.6%
- Two or more races
- 4.4%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.9%
- Male
- 51.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.