FRANK W. COX HIGH SCHOOL
Frank W. Cox 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 1,858 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 101 teachers, Frank W. Cox High has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
Frank W. Cox High School, located in the Great Neck area of Virginia Beach, is a highly regarded public secondary school known for its strong academic reputation and vibrant school spirit. Serving students in grades 9–12, the school is well-regarded for its rigorous curriculum, which includes a robust selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and specialized academic programs. Beyond the classroom, the "Falcons" are widely recognized for their competitive athletics programs and a wide array of extracurricular clubs, which foster a well-rounded student experience and a strong sense of community engagement.
The school is also home to the Legal Studies Academy, a specialized magnet program that draws students from across the district who have an interest in law, justice, and government. This program, combined with the school’s general commitment to academic excellence and student leadership, consistently places Cox among the top-performing high schools in the region. With its long-standing tradition of excellence and its active parent and community involvement, Frank W. Cox High remains a central pillar of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools system.
For more information, contact Frank W. Cox High at (757) 648-5250 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Virginia Beach, VA 23454-1749
(757) 648-5250
FRANK W. COX HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Virginia Beach, VA with about 1,858 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Virginia Beach City Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 1,858
- Teachers:
- 101.23
- 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 1,858 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FRANK W. COX HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.
- White
- 71.2%
- Black or African American
- 11.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.7%
- Two or more races
- 6.2%
- Asian
- 3.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 45.7%
- Male
- 54.3%
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.