First Colonial High School

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Public high school in Virginia, US

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::summary Public high school in Virginia, US ::

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FieldValue
nameFirst Colonial High School
logoLogo of First Colonial High School.gif
logo_size180px
streetaddress1272 Mill Dam Road
cityVirginia Beach
stateVirginia
zipcode23454
countryUnited States
coordinates
url
districtVirginia Beach City Public Schools
superintendentDonald E. Robertson
principalDaniel Miani
fundingtypePublic
schooltypehigh school
grades9-12
communitiesCroatan Beach, Kings Grant, Shadowlawn, Alanton, Baycliff
nicknamePatriots
colorsColumbia blue and gold

| | founded | 1966 | | enrollment | 1,732 (2023-24) | | ratio | 17.05 | | staff | 101.59 (FTE) | | rival | Cox High School | | conference | Virginia High School League Beach District Eastern Region | | footnotes | | ::

| name = First Colonial High School | logo = Logo of First Colonial High School.gif | logo_size = 180px | streetaddress = 1272 Mill Dam Road | city = Virginia Beach | state = Virginia | zipcode = 23454 | country = United States | coordinates = | url = | district = Virginia Beach City Public Schools | superintendent = Donald E. Robertson | principal = Daniel Miani | fundingtype = Public | schooltype = high school | grades = 9-12 | communities = Croatan Beach, Kings Grant, Shadowlawn, Alanton, Baycliff | nickname = Patriots | colors = Columbia blue and gold

| founded = 1966 | enrollment = 1,732 (2023-24) | ratio = 17.05 | staff = 101.59 (FTE) | rival = Cox High School | conference = Virginia High School League Beach District Eastern Region | footnotes = First Colonial High School is a high school in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is a part of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools, serving 1,732 students (2023–24).

Demographics

The demographic breakdown of the 2,039 students enrolled in 2013-14 was:

  • Male - 48.7%
  • Female - 51.3%
  • Native American/Alaskan - 0.3%
  • Asian/Pacific islanders - 2.5%
  • Black - 17.4%
  • Hispanic - 9.0%
  • White - 64.5%
  • Multiracial - 6.3%

26.5% of the students were eligible for free or reduced lunch.

Legal Studies Academy

Virginia Beach City Public Schools is known for its academy system. First Colonial High School hosts the Legal Studies Academy, which provides students who have an interest in and curiosity about the law, law-related fields, and legal and ethical issues the opportunity to extend their knowledge beyond the typical high school program.

Athletics

First Colonial offers many sports, including:

  • Baseball
    • State champs - 1993, 2024.
  • Basketball
  • Competition Cheer
  • Sideline Cheer
  • Cross Country
  • Field hockey •Lacrosse
    • State champs - 2011, 2012 & 2015.
  • Football
  • Gymnastics
  • Indoor Track
  • Soccer
    • Girls state champs - 2018, 2021
    • Boys state champs - 2021
  • Softball
  • Swimming
    • Girls state champs 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
  • Tennis
    • Girls state champs - 1977, 1982, 2011
  • Track
  • Volleyball
    • Boys state champs - 1997
    • Girls state champs - 2000, 2002, 2014, 2023
  • Wrestling

Notable alumni

References

References

  1. "First Colonial High". National Center for Education Statistics.
  2. "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for First Colonial High". ed.gov.
  3. [https://firstcolonialhs.vbschools.com/legalstudies First Colonial Legal Studies Academy]
  4. "First Colonial High School - Virginia Beach, Virginia - Home of the Patriots".
  5. "VHSL Record Book".
  6. (18 November 2023). "First Colonial captures first volleyball state championship since 2014". The Virginian-Pilot.

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