First Colonial High School


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.

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