Tunstall High School
School Overview
Tunstall High School is a public school located in Dry Fork, Virginia. It is a school in Pittsylvania County Public Schools district.
According to the Virginia state assessment result, 93% of students are proficient in Math learning and 90% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 939 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1 where a total of 64 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 939 students are attending Tunstall High School. By gender, there are 483 and 456 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Tunstall High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 103 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Asian | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Black | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| White | 92 | 45 | 47 |
| Total | 103 | 50 | 53 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 64 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Tunstall High School and the students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. All teachers are certified. 93.8% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 64 | Students per teacher: 15 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 64 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 1.6% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 3 | 4.7% |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 313 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 26,267 Households |
| Population | 60,035 |
| Male | 30,113 |
| Female | 31,143 |
| Child Population | 14,869 |
| Total Housing Units | 31,650 Units |
| Average House Value | $123,900 |
| Average Rent Cost | $725 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.80% |
| Average Household Income | $47,690 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 91.40% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Tunstall High School offers 14 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 112 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 100 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Tunstall High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 14 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 112 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 29 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 24 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 106 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 100 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Pittsylvania County Public Schools
In Pittsylvania County Public Schools, 20 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.