Thomas Dale High School is a public high school located in Chester, an unincorporated community in Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States. It was named for Sir Thomas Dale, a 17th-century leader in the Virginia Colony. The high school is operated by the local school division, Chesterfield County Public Schools.
Serving 2,582 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 50-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). 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 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,582 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 67% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Thomas Dale High serves the eastern part of Chester, VA, covering an attendance area of approximately 61.6 square miles. Most students live within a typical 10-15 minute drive from the school, with the farthest edge located about 10.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas Dale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Thomas Dale High School's student population of 2,582 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 190 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,582 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
190 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1906
School Calendar
School Rankings
Thomas Dale High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 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 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#858 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)82%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)67%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
38%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
92%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.8%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Gold
School Mascot
Knight
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Dale High School's ranking?
Thomas Dale High School is ranked #858 out of 1,773 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?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% 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 92%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Thomas Dale High School?
2,582 students attend Thomas Dale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Thomas Dale High School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas Dale High School?
Thomas Dale High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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