FIRST COLONIAL HIGH SCHOOL
First Colonial High is a public high school that is part of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools school district, located in Virginia Beach, VA with about 1,849 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 103 teachers, First Colonial High has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
First Colonial High School, located in the Great Neck area of Virginia Beach, is a prominent public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. Known for its strong academic culture and extensive extracurricular offerings, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, elective programs, and robust support services. As part of Virginia Beach City Public Schools, First Colonial is highly regarded for its commitment to college and career readiness, fostering an environment that encourages both intellectual growth and civic engagement among its diverse student body.
Beyond its academic programs, First Colonial is widely recognized for its "Patriot" pride and active campus life. The school boasts a competitive athletics department, as well as a variety of student organizations, performing arts programs, and service-oriented clubs that cater to a broad spectrum of interests. The school's proximity to the local community and its long-standing tradition of excellence make it a central pillar in the Virginia Beach area, consistently striving to prepare its students for success in higher education and their future professional endeavors.
For more information, contact First Colonial High at (757) 648-5300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Virginia Beach, VA 23454-2322
(757) 648-5300
FIRST COLONIAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Virginia Beach, VA with about 1,849 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Virginia Beach City Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 1,849
- Teachers:
- 103.06
- 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 1,849 students
- White
- 62.3%
- Black or African American
- 17.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.8%
- Two or more races
- 7.5%
- Asian
- 2.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.7%
- Male
- 49.3%
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.