Thomas Dale High

2,582 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Thomas Dale High School, located in Chester, Virginia, is a prominent secondary institution within the Chesterfield County Public Schools system. Serving a diverse student body, the school is well-regarded for its comprehensive academic curriculum and its commitment to preparing students for post-secondary success. In addition to a robust selection of core subjects, Thomas Dale offers a variety of elective programs, including the fine arts, career and technical education, and athletics, which help foster a well-rounded educational environment.

The school is perhaps most notably recognized for its specialized academic offerings, specifically the Specialty Center for the Humanities. This magnet-style program attracts high-achieving students from across the county who are interested in an advanced, rigorous curriculum focused on history, literature, and social sciences. With a long-standing history in the community and a focus on both tradition and innovation, Thomas Dale High School continues to be a central hub for student development and academic excellence in the Chester area.

2,582

Total Students

190.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas Dale High
Demographic	Student Count
White	867
Hispanic	546
Black	973
Asian	53
Two or More	125
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	11

Black
973 (37.7%)
White
867 (33.6%)
Hispanic
546 (21.1%)
Two or More
125 (4.8%)
Asian
53 (2.1%)
Pacific Islander
11 (0.4%)
American Indian
7 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chesterfield County Public Schools
Phone:	(804)768-6245
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,582
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	190.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,916
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 689

Grade 10 660

Grade 11 594

Grade 12 639