Home of the Knights, Thomas Dale High School is named after the deputy governor of the Colony of Virginia, Sir Thomas Dale. This 104,621 square foot campus has two buildings. The west campus welcomes ninth graders, while 10-12th graders occupy the main campus. Thomas Dale High School offers a variety of courses as well as clubs and activities for its students, such as Beta Club, PUPS Paws, Science Club, Animation Club, Squire Magazine for the Arts, football, volleyball and an All-State cheer team.
Apart from the typical academic schedule, Thomas Dale offers special education, gifted education, The Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, performing arts, and driver's education for students who have successfully received their learning driver's permit.
Thomas Dale High School is part of the specialty schools across Chesterfield County. Known for its Specialty Center for the Arts, this school brings students from the surrounding areas to explore their creative talents in music, theater, dance or visual arts. This program is tailored to each individual, providing core academic classes paired with performing arts courses at the honors, Advanced Placement and dual enrollment levels.
No matter the journey a student has in mind, Thomas Dale High School provides the tools necessary to prepare individuals for the next step.
Thomas Dale High School - Main Campus
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
3626 W Hundred Rd,
Chester, VA
Chesterfield County Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Pam Lumsden
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
41%
Reading Proficiency
82%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
92%
Niche Grade
B-
B-
B
C+
B-
B
A-
C-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
41%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
172
Full Time Teachers
172
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
540
Verbal
560
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
24
Reading
25
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
46.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
295:1
Student Diversity
Female
53.3%
Male
46.7%
White
36.6%
Black
36%
Hispanic
20.2%
Two or more races
4.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Virginia Commonwealth University
719 Students
James Madison University
489 Students
Old Dominion University
428 Students
University of Virginia
350 Students
George Mason University
328 Students
Virginia Tech
304 Students
Virginia State University
288 Students
William & Mary
263 Students
Longwood University
247 Students
Norfolk State University
219 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
179 Students
Nursing
175 Students
Business
173 Students
Biology
162 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
79 Students
Computer Science
70 Students
Engineering
56 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
56 Students
Education
48 Students
Political Science and Government
47 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/28/2025
I transferred to Thomas Dale High School in 2025, my senior year of high school. My transition started a little rough, as it took quite a while for my records to be transferred, and took my mom contacting the school to get the transfer complete. While the remainder of my year was fairly smoothe, I do wish the counselors were more engaging and assisted more with question regarding the college process, scholarships, etc.
4/6/2025
Thomas Dale isnt the worst school in the county. It has its moments like flooding bathrooms and creepy or rude students; but over all its not too bad. Made lots of good friends at Dale as well as meeting a couple of really cool teachers that I respect and look up to.
11/17/2024
While most students have not had positive experiences with most teachers, I do not entirely blame the school for these hires. The school is overpopulated and very understaffed; there are about 25-35 kids a class. For SOL testing I have had to sit on the floor multiple times because there were not enough seats. Hopefully one day the school can have proper staff and enough space for every student.
GreatSchools Reviews
10/7/2019
With 3 children, one already graduated from Thomas Dale, I can confidently say each individual student’s experience at Thomas Dale will directly reflect the choices that student makes - who they choose to be friends with, how much they choose to study, how engaged they choose to be. Thomas Dale has...
5/6/2018
Both of my children have attended Thomas Dale High School. I have found the teachers to be kind and caring and the administration to go above and beyond on more than one occasion. The community within the school is hard to miss and makes Thomas Dale home to the students and staff. Like anything, you...
3/17/2018
Something else that should be mentioned is that the "cameras" outside most likely don't work. I believe this because someone broke into my brother's car after school hours, where it was parked in the teacher parking lot, and they "couldn't pull up the tapes." So either they can't be bothered when th...
3/12/2018
It was ok I guess you could say. The staff in the front office are lazy and don't want to process requests. Teachers are nasty and rude towards students AND PARENTS and they don't have any sympathy when a student is out sick or has family issues. Teachers are ALWAYS late to class, but get onto child...
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List Price Range
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Homes For Sale
118
Average Home Value
$391,858
Median Lot Size
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% Renters
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Household Income
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% of College Grads
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Median Age
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Average House Size
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Thomas Dale High School - Main Campus is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Chester, VA, in the Chester neighborhood, and is served by the Chesterfield County Public Schools in Virginia. The school has a total enrollment of 2,561 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 41% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 82% are proficient in reading. Thomas Dale High School - Main Campus has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $391,858. Discover additional schools in the area, like C E Curtis Elementary School, C.C. Wells Elementary School, Ecoff Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Chester has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Thomas Dale High School - Main Campus.