TUNSTALL HIGH SCHOOL
Tunstall High is a public high school that is part of the Pittsylvania County Public Schools school district, located in Dry Fork, VA with about 948 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 58 teachers, Tunstall High has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Tunstall High School, located in Dry Fork, Virginia, serves as a central educational institution for students in Pittsylvania County. As home to the "Trojans," the school fosters a sense of community pride and tradition, focusing on preparing students for post-secondary success through a blend of academic rigor, extracurricular involvement, and career-readiness programs. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive environment where faculty and staff work closely with the student body to achieve both personal and educational milestones.
Beyond its core curriculum, Tunstall High School is active in promoting student development through various sports, clubs, and service organizations. The school plays an integral role in the surrounding Dry Fork area, often serving as a hub for local events and community engagement. By balancing a commitment to academic achievement with a wide array of activities, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute meaningfully to their future endeavors.
For more information, contact Tunstall High at (434) 724-7111 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Dry Fork, VA 24549
(434) 724-7111
TUNSTALL HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Dry Fork, VA with about 948 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Pittsylvania County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 948
- Teachers:
- 58.72
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 948 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending TUNSTALL HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 80.5%
- Black or African American
- 11.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.5%
- Two or more races
- 2.3%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Female
- 48.1%
- Male
- 51.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.