Thomas Walker High School

Thomas Walker High School

Public High School | Grade 8-12
126 Blue Gray Rd,  Ewing, VA
Lee County Public Schools
3.1
4.0
283 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Ron Earley
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
84.5%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
A-
Teachers
C
College Prep
B
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.43
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
22
Full Time Teachers
22
Teachers in First or Second Year
23.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
540
Verbal
590
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
21
Reading
22
Science
22
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
318:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
White
94.6%
Hispanic
3.2%
Black
1.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Lincoln Memorial University 34 Students
The University of Virginia's College at Wise 21 Students
Mountain Empire Community College 18 Students
East Tennessee State University 14 Students
James Madison University 10 Students
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 10 Students
Liberty University 10 Students
University of Virginia 9 Students
George Mason University 8 Students
Emory & Henry University 8 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 10 Students
Business 5 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 5 Students
Chemistry 4 Students
Physical Therapy 4 Students
Veterinary Sciences 4 Students
Dental Hygiene 4 Students
Biology 3 Students
Education 3 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.1 24 Reviews
5.0 Senior
8/20/2023
I really love Thomas Walker. I believe they have great potential to become an even better school for its community. They have a great faculty and staff that are always ready to help a student that is in need.
3.0 NicheUser
7/12/2016
Its rather hard to rate all the teachers in one collaborative review. The reason for this is some teachers were wonderful they would come in early, stay late, whatever it took to ensure the students understood and were helped. Others however seemed to care less and did only what they had to.
3.0 NicheUser
7/12/2016
The school was okay. The building was a bit outdated. My favorite experience was ROTC doing archery and rifle team. If it came down to it however I don't think I would choose to attend the school because I feel there would be better education opportunities elsewhere.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 4 Reviews
2.0 other
5/29/2014
I am currently going to Thomas Walker High, 9th grade. The teachers here are okay, but they have favorites are usually treated differently and get different treatment. Besides that you school is okay. It could be better but I feel that that won't happen any time soon.
5.0 other
11/7/2012
I still love this school. I am a junior this year and I am in so many clubs. I enjoy school everyday because the teachers teach, but they teach in a way that keeps you interested. The school right now has 310 students total serving 8th to 12th grade. I hope I get to graduate hear and when I become a...
student
3/10/2010
I anm currently attending thomas walker high school. And i feel that this school is very nice both academic and behavior wise. Although this is my first year, I still have alot to learn and I am looking forward to my stay hear.
5.0 parent
9/3/2008

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Thomas Walker High School is a public school for students in grades 8-12 in Ewing, VA and is served by the Lee County Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 283 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. Thomas Walker High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.43, the graduation rate is 84.5%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 21. Discover additional schools in the area, like Elydale Middle School, Rose Hill Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Ewing has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Thomas Walker High School.

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