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Thomas Dale High School

3626 W. Hundred Rd.
Chester, VA 23831
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 2,556 students in grades 9-12, Thomas Dale High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,556 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in VA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 82% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Thomas Dale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Thomas Dale High School's student population of 2,556 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 171 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,556 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
171 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Thomas Dale High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Dale High School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#830 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Thomas Dale High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
41%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Thomas Dale High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
82%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Thomas Dale High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
67%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Thomas Dale High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Thomas Dale High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
20%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Thomas Dale High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
36%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Thomas Dale High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
37%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Thomas Dale High School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Thomas Dale High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Thomas Dale High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Thomas Dale High School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
91%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Thomas Dale High School and public school graduation rate of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Thomas Dale High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Thomas Dale High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Dale High School's ranking?
Thomas Dale High School is ranked #830 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Thomas Dale High School often compared to?
Thomas Dale High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Matoaca High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thomas Dale High School?
The graduation rate of Thomas Dale High School is 91%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Thomas Dale High School?
2,556 students attend Thomas Dale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Thomas Dale High School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Dale High School?
Thomas Dale High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thomas Dale High School offer ?
Thomas Dale High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas Dale High School part of?
Thomas Dale High School is part of Chesterfield County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,556 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : 91% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 82% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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