First Colonial High School
Address
1272 Mill Dam Road

Virginia Beach
,
Virginia
23454

United States
Coordinates36°52′24″N 76°1′43″W / 36.87333°N 76.02861°W / 36.87333; -76.02861
Information
School typePublic, high school
Founded1966
School districtVirginia Beach City Public Schools
SuperintendentAaron C. Spence
PrincipalDaniel Miani
Staff98.99 (FTE)[1]
Grades9-12
Enrollment1,807 (2021-22)[1]
Student to teacher ratio18.25[1]
Color(s)   Columbia 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/home
[2]

First Colonial High School is a high school in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is a part of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools, serving 1,807 students (2021-22).

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.[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.

The academy offers students the opportunity to embrace not only an academic curriculum that will prepare them for post-secondary education but also will allow them career exploration within the area of legal studies. Courses of study are extended through law-related seminars and field trips. The academy curriculum promotes academic excellence through an emphasis on advanced analytical thinking, research, writing, and oratory presentation to understand complex issues within the law and society. Curriculum alignment is achieved through a continued focus on understanding related to the social contract, as well as the continuous application of advanced reading, writing, and analytical skills.

Students will experience many hands-on activities through criminal investigations, internships, and mock trials in the Academy’s courtroom/classroom. In 2022, Legal Studies Academy students defined First Colonial's Student Leadership with special positions held by the Class of 2022 President and the National Honor Society President.

The four-year program builds upon core legal courses, enhancement of academy English, social studies and science classes, and sequenced advanced placement courses. In order to promote active learning and the importance of community involvement, all Legal Studies Academy students are required to participate in job shadowing, legal internships, and community service.[3]

Athletics

First Colonial offers many sports, including:[4]

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

Notable alumni

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "First Colonial High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
  2. 1 2 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for First Colonial High". ed.gov. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
  3. ↑ First Colonial Legal Studies Academy
  4. ↑ First Colonial High School - Virginia Beach, Virginia - Home of the Patriots
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