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| name = <span style="color:#808080;">Thomas Dale High School
| name = Thomas Dale High School
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| streetaddress = 3626 West Hundred Road
| streetaddress = 3626 West Hundred Road
| city = [[Chester, Virginia|Chester]]
| state = [[Virginia]]
| city = [[Chester, Virginia|Chester]]
| state = [[Virginia]]
| zipcode = 23831
| zipcode = 23831
| country = USA
| country = USA
| url = [http://www.thomasdalehs.mychesterfieldschools.com Official Site]
| url = [https://thomasdalehs.oneccps.org/ Official Site]
| district = [[Chesterfield County Public Schools]]
| district = [[Chesterfield County Public Schools]]
| superintendent = [http://mychesterfieldschools.com/superintendent/Dr.James F. Lane]
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| principal = Christopher Jones
| superintendent = Mervin B. Daugherty
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| fundingtype = [[Public school (government funded)|Public]]
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| schooltype = [[High school#United States|high school]]
| principal = Anthony McLaurin
| grades = 9-12
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| fundingtype = [[Public school (government funded)|Public]]
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| language = [[American English|English]]
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| schooltype = [[High school#United States|high school]]
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| mascot = Knight
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| colors = {{Color box|Maroon|border=darkgray}} {{Color box|Gray|border=darkgray}} Maroon and gray
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| language = [[American English|English]]
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| founded = 1906
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| mascot = Knight
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| free_label_2 = Specialty Center
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| colors = {{Color box|Maroon|border=darkgray}} {{Color box|Gray|border=darkgray}} Maroon and gray
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| free_2 = Fine and Performing Arts
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| founded = 1906
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| enrollment = 2,282<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=5100840&SchoolPageNum=5&ID=510084000350|title=Thomas Dale High|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|accessdate=October 11, 2017}}</ref>
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| free_label_2 = [[Magnet school|Specialty center]]
| enrollment_as_of = 2014-15
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| free_2 = Fine and Performing Arts
| rival = [[L. C. Bird High School]]<br>[[Hopewell High School (Virginia)|Hopewell High School]]<br>[[Matoaca High School]]
| teaching_staff = 170.75 {{FTE}}<ref name=NCES/>
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| athletics_conference = [[Virginia High School League]]<br>[[AAA Central Region|Central Region]]<br>[[AAA Central District|Central District]]
| grade9 = 663
| grade10 = 699
| grade11 = 563
| grade12 = 631
| ratio = 14.97<ref name=NCES/>
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| enrollment = 2,556 (2022-23)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&Zip=23834&Miles=10&ID=510084000350|title=THOMAS DALE HIGH|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|accessdate=July 15, 2024}}</ref>
| rival =
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| athletics_conference = [[Virginia High School League]]<br>[[AAA Central Region|Central Region]]<br>[[AAA Central District|Central District]]
| feeders = Elizabeth Davis Middle School<br> [[George Washington Carver|George W. Carver]] Middle School
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'''Thomas Dale High School''' located in an unincorporated community in [[Chesterfield County, Virginia|Chesterfield County]], [[Virginia]], [[United States]].
'''Thomas Dale High School''' is a public high school located in [[Chester, Virginia|Chester]], an unincorporated community in [[Chesterfield County, Virginia|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]].
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]].


== History==
== History==
Thomas Dale High School was named for Sir [[Thomas Dale]], an English naval commander who served as colonial deputy-governor of the [[Colony of Virginia]]
Thomas Dale High School was named for Sir [[Thomas Dale]], an English naval commander who served as colonial deputy-governor of the [[Colony of Virginia]].


===Buildings and names===
===Buildings and names===
[[File:Thomas Dale High School - West Campus.jpg|thumb|Thomas Dale High School's west campus, formerly Chester Middle School.]]
The school was built in 1906 and named Chester Agricultural High School. In 1917, it was renamed Chester High School. In 1942 it was given its current name of Thomas Dale High School.
The school was built in 1906 and named Chester Agricultural High School. In 1917, it was renamed Chester High School. In 1942 it was given its current name of Thomas Dale High School.
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Though the 2001 expansion was projected to accommodate the school's population for decades, the student population grew rapidly. It was decided that neighboring Chester Middle School would be shut down due to budget cuts and the overcrowding at Thomas Dale, thus the high school annexed Chester Middle. Ninth graders are currently housed at the former Chester Middle School, now known as the Thomas Dale Ninth Grade Campus, while 10th - 12th graders are at the main campus.
Though the 2001 expansion was projected to accommodate the school's population for decades, the student population grew rapidly. It was decided that neighboring Chester Middle School would be shut down due to budget cuts and the overcrowding at Thomas Dale, thus the high school annexed Chester Middle. Ninth graders are currently housed at the former Chester Middle School, now known as the Thomas Dale Ninth Grade Campus, while 10th - 12th graders are at the main campus.

== Academics ==
TDHS is ranked among the top 13,000-17,000 high schools in America, 263-320th in Virginia, 34-46 in the Richmond Metro Area, and 9-11 out of 11 high schools in [[Chesterfield County Public Schools|CCPS]]. 22% of students participate in [[Advanced Placement|AP]] courses. The graduation rate is 91%.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Thomas Dale High School - Overview |url=https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/virginia/districts/chesterfield-county-public-schools/thomas-dale-high-school-20409 |access-date=July 15, 2024 |website=usnews.com}}</ref>


== Sports ==
== Sports ==
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The athletic teams compete as the "Knights" and wear the school colors of maroon and gray.
The athletic teams compete as the "Knights" and wear the school colors of maroon and gray.


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*Baseball: Following a 2007 District Tournament Championship, the 2008 team went 20–3 on their way to a regular-season and tournament crown. The 2009 team again won the regular-season championship and advanced to the regional semi-finals before a close loss to Deep Run.{{citation needed|date=February 2020}}
=== Baseball ===
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*Football: Thomas Dale won their first state football championship on December 12, 2009, defeating [[Lake Braddock Secondary School#Football|Lake Braddock]].{{citation needed|date=February 2020}}
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Following a 2007 District Tournament Championship, the 2008 team went 20-3 on their way to a regular-season and tournament crown. The 2009 team again won the regular-season championship and advanced to the regional semi-finals before a close loss to Deep Run.
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*Soccer: In 2005, the Knights varsity boys soccer team won the Virginia State AAA soccer Championship. They successfully defended that title in 2006.{{citation needed|date=February 2020}}

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*Tennis: The Thomas Dale Boys tennis team claimed five titles in 2010: Coach of the year, Player of the Year and Boys Singles titles, Boys Doubles title, and Team District Champions. The 2011 season gave the Knights their 3rd straight district title, ending the year with a 14–0 record.{{citation needed|date=February 2020}}
=== Football ===
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*Volleyball: The Thomas Dale 2007 boys volleyball went 26–0, losing only three sets all season, on their way to Thomas Dale's third team state title in three years (Boys soccer 2005, 2006).{{citation needed|date=February 2020}}
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Thomas Dale won its first state football championship on December 12, 2009, defeating [[Lake Braddock Secondary School#Football|Lake Braddock]].
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*Wrestling: The wrestling team won the Central Region Championship in 1975, 1988, 1990, and 2008.{{citation needed|date=February 2020}}

=== Soccer ===
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In 2005, the Knights varsity boys soccer team won the Virginia State AAA soccer Championship. They successfully defended that title in 2006.

=== Tennis ===
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The Thomas Dale Boys tennis team claimined five titles in 2010: Coach of the year, Player of the Year and Boys Singles titles, Boys Doubles title, and Team District Champions. The 2011 season gave the Knights their 3rd straight district title, ending the year with a 14-0 record.

=== Volleyball ===
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The Thomas Dale 2007 boys volleyball went 26-0, losing only three sets all season, on their way to Thomas Dale's third team state title in three years (Boys soccer 2005, 2006).

=== Wrestling ===
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The wrestling team won the Central Region Championship in 1975, 1988, 1990, and 2008.


== Notable alumni ==
== Notable alumni ==
*[[Will Bates]] (2009), former MLS player
*[[Will Bates]] (2009), former MLS player
*[[Roger Bothe]] (2006), former professional soccer player
*[[Melissa Harris-Perry]] (1991), former MSNBC TV host, professor of politics and African-American Studies at [[Wake Forest University]]
*[[Melissa Harris-Perry]] (1991), former MSNBC TV host, professor of politics and African-American Studies at [[Wake Forest University]]
*[[William Henderson (American football)|William Henderson]] (1990), retired NFL player<ref>{{cite web
*[[William Henderson (American football)|William Henderson]] (1990), retired NFL player<ref>{{cite web
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*[[Rudi Johnson]] (1998), retired NFL player<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=JOHNSRUD02 |title=Rudi Johnson |publisher=databaseFootball.com |accessdate=March 25, 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130521115735/http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=JOHNSRUD02 |archivedate=May 21, 2013 |df= }}</ref>
*[[Rudi Johnson]] (1998), retired NFL player<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=JOHNSRUD02 |title=Rudi Johnson |publisher=databaseFootball.com |accessdate=March 25, 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130521115735/http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=JOHNSRUD02 |archivedate=May 21, 2013 }}</ref>
*[[Ken Oxendine]] (1994), retired NFL player<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=OXENDKEN01 |title=Ken Oxendine |publisher=databaseFootball.com |accessdate=March 25, 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121023185607/http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=OXENDKEN01 |archivedate=October 23, 2012 |df= }}</ref>
*[[Ken Oxendine]] (1994), retired NFL player<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=OXENDKEN01 |title=Ken Oxendine |publisher=databaseFootball.com |accessdate=March 25, 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121023185607/http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=OXENDKEN01 |archivedate=October 23, 2012 }}</ref>
*[[C. J. Reavis]], NFL player<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pilotonline.com/sports/college/virginia-tech/football/andy-bitter/article_c82d3c84-3c69-5297-a479-6f51b92e5d0e.html|title=Reports: Defensive back C.J. Reavis commits to Hokies|first=Andy|last=Bitter|date=April 20, 2013|access-date=July 4, 2019}}</ref>
*[[Chris Tyree]] (2020), college football wide receiver for the [[Notre Dame Fighting Irish football|Notre Dame Fighting Irish]] and the [[Virginia Cavaliers football|Virginia Cavaliers]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://247sports.com/player/chris-tyree-85374/high-school-148152/|title=Chris Tyree, Thomas Dale, All Purpose Back|website=247Sports.com|access-date=October 4, 2023}}</ref>
*[[Lacey Waldrop]] (2011), pro softball player
*[[Lacey Waldrop]] (2011), pro softball player


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Latest revision as of 00:57, 16 July 2024

Thomas Dale High School
Address
Map
3626 West Hundred Road

Chester
,
Virginia
23831

United States
Information
School typePublic, high school
Founded1906
School districtChesterfield County Public Schools
NCES District ID5100840[1]
SuperintendentMervin B. Daugherty
NCES School ID510084000350[1]
PrincipalAnthony McLaurin
Teaching staff170.75 (on an FTE basis)[1]
Grades9-12[1]
Enrollment2,556 (2022-23)[1]
 • Grade 9663
 • Grade 10699
 • Grade 11563
 • Grade 12631
Student to teacher ratio14.97[1]
LanguageEnglish
Color(s)    Maroon and gray
Athletics conferenceVirginia High School League
Central Region
Central District
MascotKnight
Feeder schoolsElizabeth Davis Middle School
George W. Carver Middle School
Specialty centerFine and Performing Arts
WebsiteOfficial Site

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.

History

[edit]

Thomas Dale High School was named for Sir Thomas Dale, an English naval commander who served as colonial deputy-governor of the Colony of Virginia.

Buildings and names

[edit]
Thomas Dale High School's west campus, formerly Chester Middle School.

The school was built in 1906 and named Chester Agricultural High School. In 1917, it was renamed Chester High School. In 1942 it was given its current name of Thomas Dale High School.

In the early 1940s, a new building was constructed on the western side of the original building. This building, formerly known as Chester Middle School, stands today as the Thomas Dale Ninth Grade Campus. The 1906 structure was later demolished. In 1964, another replacement facility opened less than a mile east on State Route 10.

In the mid-1980s, the building saw a small expansion, followed in the early 1990s by some interior renovation and the addition of air conditioning.

To alleviate overcrowding, an annex known as the Thomas Dale West Campus opened in 1997 in the former Carver Middle School building on Branders Bridge Road. This facility housed the 9th grade.

Between 1999 and 2001, the 1964 building underwent a massive expansion and a complete interior and exterior renovation. Thomas Dale West Campus closed with the completion of this project. The Thomas Dale West Campus was later turned into what is now the Carver College and Career Center (formerly Community High School).

Though the 2001 expansion was projected to accommodate the school's population for decades, the student population grew rapidly. It was decided that neighboring Chester Middle School would be shut down due to budget cuts and the overcrowding at Thomas Dale, thus the high school annexed Chester Middle. Ninth graders are currently housed at the former Chester Middle School, now known as the Thomas Dale Ninth Grade Campus, while 10th - 12th graders are at the main campus.

Academics

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TDHS is ranked among the top 13,000-17,000 high schools in America, 263-320th in Virginia, 34-46 in the Richmond Metro Area, and 9-11 out of 11 high schools in CCPS. 22% of students participate in AP courses. The graduation rate is 91%.[2]

Sports

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The athletic teams compete as the "Knights" and wear the school colors of maroon and gray.

  • Baseball: Following a 2007 District Tournament Championship, the 2008 team went 20–3 on their way to a regular-season and tournament crown. The 2009 team again won the regular-season championship and advanced to the regional semi-finals before a close loss to Deep Run.[citation needed]
  • Football: Thomas Dale won their first state football championship on December 12, 2009, defeating Lake Braddock.[citation needed]
  • Soccer: In 2005, the Knights varsity boys soccer team won the Virginia State AAA soccer Championship. They successfully defended that title in 2006.[citation needed]
  • Tennis: The Thomas Dale Boys tennis team claimed five titles in 2010: Coach of the year, Player of the Year and Boys Singles titles, Boys Doubles title, and Team District Champions. The 2011 season gave the Knights their 3rd straight district title, ending the year with a 14–0 record.[citation needed]
  • Volleyball: The Thomas Dale 2007 boys volleyball went 26–0, losing only three sets all season, on their way to Thomas Dale's third team state title in three years (Boys soccer 2005, 2006).[citation needed]
  • Wrestling: The wrestling team won the Central Region Championship in 1975, 1988, 1990, and 2008.[citation needed]

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "THOMAS DALE HIGH". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  2. ^ "Thomas Dale High School - Overview". usnews.com. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  3. ^ "William Henderson". databaseFootball.com. Archived from the original on January 23, 2013. Retrieved March 25, 2013.
  4. ^ "Rudi Johnson". databaseFootball.com. Archived from the original on May 21, 2013. Retrieved March 25, 2013.
  5. ^ "Ken Oxendine". databaseFootball.com. Archived from the original on October 23, 2012. Retrieved March 25, 2013.
  6. ^ Bitter, Andy (April 20, 2013). "Reports: Defensive back C.J. Reavis commits to Hokies". Retrieved July 4, 2019.
  7. ^ "Chris Tyree, Thomas Dale, All Purpose Back". 247Sports.com. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
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