How do these schools compare?
| Metric | CARVER COLLEGE AND CAREER ACADEMY | THOMAS DALE HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Chester, VA | Chester, VA |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 272 | 2,582 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 6.4:1 | 15:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 81.9% | 36.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | CARVER COLLEGE AND CAREER ACADEMY | THOMAS DALE HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,618 | $13,618 |
| District | Chesterfield County Public Schools | Chesterfield County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | CARVER COLLEGE AND CAREER ACADEMY | THOMAS DALE HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29.4% | 33.6% |
| African American | 41.5% | 37.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.0% | 21.1% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 6.6% | 4.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | CARVER COLLEGE AND CAREER ACADEMY | THOMAS DALE HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 18 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 136:1 | 303.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 43.0% | 24.5% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 65 | 209 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.