What grades does Emsley A Laney High serve?

Emsley A Laney High is a High school serving students in Wilmington, NC. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Emsley A Laney High located?

Emsley A Laney High is located at Wilmington, NC in a urban area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Emsley A Laney High?

Emsley A Laney High has a student-teacher ratio of 20.1:1.

What schools are in Wilmington, NC?

Wilmington, NC is served by the local school district. Emsley A Laney High is one of the High schools in the area.

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High|Wilmington, North Carolina|New Hanover County Schools

Wilmington, NC 28405

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

2,248

Student:Teacher

20.1:1

Locale

Suburban

District

New Hanover County Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

99.7%

Phone

(910)350-2089

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

63%

82th percentile in NC

Math Proficiency

62%

83th percentile in NC

Graduation Rate

89%

Chronic Absenteeism

11.3%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

15 courses offered

327 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

352 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

294 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

446 test takers

Athletics

14 sports, 24 teams

537 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 20.3:1

Worse than average in NC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

2,842

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

110.5

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

Social Workers

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,808

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,337

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$14,428

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 18%State 51%Local 31%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$434,356

-1.1% 1yr+42.7% 5yr

Wilmington, NC metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

21.8%

Below 150% poverty line

4.9%

Unemployment rate

10.6%

Uninsured residents

6.6%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

3,514

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

3,293

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

1,123 (34%)

Other Health Impairment

608 (18%)

Autism

537 (16%)

Speech/Language Impairment

472 (14%)

Intellectual Disability

152 (5%)

Emotional Disturbance

94 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

2,243

Current enrollment

Stable(+8% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Emsley A Laney High

As of the most recent data, 2,248 students are enrolled at Emsley A Laney High. It is a High school within the local district.

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