First Colonial High School

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First Colonial High School is a high school in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is a part of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools, serving 1,727 students (2024–25).

Coordinates36°52′24″N 76°1′43″W
School typePublic, high school
Founded1966
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First Colonial High School
Location
1272 Mill Dam Road

,
23454

Coordinates36°52′24″N 76°1′43″W
Information
School typePublic, high school
Founded1966
School districtVirginia Beach City Public Schools
SuperintendentDonald E. Robertson
PrincipalDaniel Miani
Staff94.49 (FTE)[1]
Grades9-12
Enrollment1,727 (2024-25)[1]
Student to teacher ratio18.28[1]
ColorsColumbia blue and gold
   
Athletics conferenceVirginia High School League
Beach District
Eastern Region
NicknamePatriots
RivalCox High School
Communities servedCroatan Beach, Kings Grant, Shadowlawn, Alanton, Baycliff
Websitefirstcolonialhs.vbschools.com
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Demographics

The demographic breakdown of the 1,727 students enrolled in 2024-25 was:

  • Male - 48.1%
  • Female - 51.9%
  • Native American/Alaskan - 0.3%
  • Asian/Pacific islanders - 3%
  • Black - 17.2%
  • Hispanic - 16.6%
  • White - 55%
  • Multiracial - 7.9%

31% of the students were eligible for free or reduced lunch.[2]

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.[3]

Athletics

First Colonial offers many sports, including:[4]

  • Baseball
    • State champs - 1993, 2024.[5]
  • Basketball
  • Competition Cheer
  • Sideline Cheer
  • Cross Country
  • Field hockey

•Lacrosse

    • State champs - 2011, 2012 & 2015.[5]
  • 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[5]
  • Track
  • Volleyball
    • Boys state champs - 1997[5]
    • Girls state champs - 2000, 2002, 2014, 2023[5][6]
  • Wrestling

Notable alumni

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