Tunstall High

800 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Tunstall High School, located in Dry Fork, Virginia, serves as a central educational institution for students in Pittsylvania County. As home to the "Trojans," the school fosters a sense of community pride and tradition, focusing on preparing students for post-secondary success through a blend of academic rigor, extracurricular involvement, and career-readiness programs. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive environment where faculty and staff work closely with the student body to achieve both personal and educational milestones.

Beyond its core curriculum, Tunstall High School is active in promoting student development through various sports, clubs, and service organizations. The school plays an integral role in the surrounding Dry Fork area, often serving as a hub for local events and community engagement. By balancing a commitment to academic achievement with a wide array of activities, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute meaningfully to their future endeavors.

800

Total Students

56.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tunstall High
Demographic	Student Count
White	563
Hispanic	76
Black	125
Asian	5
Two or More	30
Pacific Islander	1

White
563 (70.4%)
Black
125 (15.6%)
Hispanic
76 (9.5%)
Two or More
30 (3.7%)
Asian
5 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Pittsylvania County Public Schools
Phone:	(434)724-7111
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	800
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	687
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 9 197

Grade 10 216

Grade 11 193

Grade 12 194