Thomas Walker High School vs. Lee High School
Should I attend Thomas Walker High School or Lee High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Thomas Walker High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Lee High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 289 students in grades 8-12, Thomas Walker High School ranks in the bottom 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Serving 792 students in grades 8-12, Lee High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is equal to the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
8-12
8-12
Total Students
289 students
792 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
77 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#960 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#892 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
71%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 8 Students
62
161
Grade 9 Students
62
211
Grade 10 Students
63
137
Grade 11 Students
52
143
Grade 12 Students
50
140
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
2%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
95%
97%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.10
0.06
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
