THOMAS WALKER HIGH

Lee County Public Schools
126 Blue Gray Road
Ewing, VA 24248
278 Students
High School 8th - 12th
School Overview
Thomas Walker High School, located in Ewing, Virginia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Lee County Public Schools district in the far southwestern corner of the state. Situated in a rural, mountainous region, the school acts as a central hub for the local community, fostering a close-knit environment where students from the surrounding area come together. Despite its small size, the school is deeply integrated into the local culture, often characterized by strong community support for its academic and extracurricular programs.

The school is well-known for its identity as the home of the "Pioneers," a mascot that reflects the rugged history and spirit of the Appalachian region. Thomas Walker High places a significant emphasis on preparing students for life beyond graduation, whether they are pursuing higher education or entering the workforce. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and offering a variety of athletic and vocational opportunities, the school remains a cornerstone of the Ewing community, dedicated to the development of its students in a traditional, rural educational setting.
278
Total Students
23.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
104.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    263 (94.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (3.2 %)
  • Black
    5 (1.8 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Lee County Public Schools
Phone: (276)445-4111
Grade Range: 8th - 12th
Total Students: 278
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 290
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 8 57
Grade 9 56
Grade 10 56
Grade 11 63
Grade 12 46
Gender Ratio