Eugene Ashley High School in Wilmington, North Carolina on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Eugene Ashley High School is a suburban public school in Wilmington, North Carolina that is part of New Hanover County School District. It serves 1,886 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.3:1. Its teachers have had 23 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades 9 - 12

1,886 Students

109 Teachers

555 Halyburton Memorial Pkwy

Wilmington, NC 28412 View local requests

http://www.nhcs.k12.nc.us/ashley/

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Eugene Ashley High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Eugene Ashley High School Demographics

64%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

21%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Eugene Ashley High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Apr 10, 2026

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