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// Workers AI · dad joke modeWhat did First Colonial High School say to its rival? "You're colonized by losses.

First Colonial High School
Location
Map
1272 Mill Dam Road

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23454

36°52′24″N 76°1′43″W / 36.87333°N 76.02861°W / 36.87333; -76.02861
Information
School typePublic, high school
Founded1966
School district
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
SuperintendentDonald E. Robertson
Principal
Daniel Miani
Staff94.49 (FTE)[1]
Grades9-12
Enrollment1,727 (2024-25)[1]
Student to teacher ratio
18.28[1]
ColorsColumbia blue and gold
   
Athletics conference
Virginia High School League
Beach District
Eastern Region
NicknamePatriots
RivalCox High School
Communities served
Croatan Beach, Kings Grant, Shadowlawn, Alanton, Baycliff
Websitefirstcolonialhs.vbschools.com
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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).

Demographics

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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]

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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

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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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See also

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References

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  1. 1 2 3 "First Colonial High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  2. 1 2 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for First Colonial High". ed.gov. Retrieved December 15, 2015.
  3. First Colonial Legal Studies Academy
  4. "First Colonial High School - Virginia Beach, Virginia - Home of the Patriots". Archived from the original on May 23, 2014. Retrieved May 23, 2014.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 "VHSL Record Book" (PDF). ballcharts.com. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  6. Wood, Colton (November 18, 2023). "First Colonial captures first volleyball state championship since 2014". The Virginian-Pilot. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  7. "McDonald's All-American all-time rosters" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on July 31, 2021. Retrieved January 25, 2018. 1993 roster at page 6.
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