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New Hanover High School

Coordinates: 34°14′16″N 77°55′59″W / 34.2376699°N 77.9330431°W / 34.2376699; -77.9330431
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New Hanover High School
Address
Map
1307 Market Street

28401

United States
Coordinates34°14′16″N 77°55′59″W / 34.2376699°N 77.9330431°W / 34.2376699; -77.9330431
Information
TypePublic
Founded1922 (102 years ago) (1922)
School districtNew Hanover County Schools
SuperintendentCharles Foust
CEEB code344350
PrincipalPhilip Sutton
Faculty98.64 (FTE)[1]
Grades912
Enrollment1,466 (2022-23)[1]
Student to teacher ratio14.86[1]
LanguageEnglish
Color(s)Orange and black
  
MascotWildcat
Websitenewhanoverhs.nhcs.net

New Hanover High School is a high school located in downtown Wilmington, North Carolina. New Hanover High is the oldest existing high school in Wilmington.[2] The original building was designed by William J. Wilkins. Construction started in 1919, and was completed in 1922.[3] New Hanover High underwent a complete renovation at the start of the 21st century. It is a part of New Hanover County Schools.

New Hanover is the most diverse high school in New Hanover County. The school's ethnicity is 50% Caucasian, 43% African-American, 5% Hispanic and 2% of other ethnic classification. The school has an enrollment of 1,721 students & staff of 930 people.

Sports

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The tradition of Wildcat Athletics is exemplified in having won over 30 North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) State Championships. These include 14 Boys Basketball, 5 Baseball, 4 Football, 3 Boys Tennis, 3 Softball, and 3 Boys Golf.

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The high school's gym was featured in a season 4 episode of the TV series One Tree Hill when the Tree Hill Ravens played their state semifinal game vs. Verona. It was also featured in the 1987 film Hiding Out, 1989 film Dream a Little Dream, and in the film Blue Velvet.

Notable alumni

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References

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