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First Colonial High

Virginia Beach, Virginia · Grades 9 to 12 · Virginia Beach City Public Schools

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About First Colonial High

First Colonial High serves grades 9 through 12 as a public school in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It reported 1,727 students in 2024-25. That is about average in size for public and charter high schools in Virginia Beach. There are about 18.3 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (94.5 teachers in all). It is one of 82 schools in Virginia Beach City Public Schools. Families comparing options will find 27 other schools within 5 miles. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. Federal locale data places it in a large city.

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School facts

Address	1272 Mill Dam Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Phone	(757) 648-5300
School district	Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Grades	9 to 12
Students (2024-25)	1,727
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	94.5
Students per teacher	18.3
Charter school	No
Magnet school	Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Virginia Beach city

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 510384001684). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Cape Henry Collegiate SchoolPrivate · Grades PreK to 12Virginia Beach · 0.2 mi Lynnhaven MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Virginia Beach · 0.6 mi Alanton ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Virginia Beach · 0.7 mi Linkhorn Park ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Virginia Beach · 1 mi Trantwood ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Virginia Beach · 1.3 mi Frank W. Cox HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Virginia Beach · 1.6 mi Virginia Beach Friends SchoolPrivate, Friends (Quaker) · Grades PreK to 8Virginia Beach · 1.8 mi Great Neck MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Virginia Beach · 2.3 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does First Colonial High serve?

First Colonial High serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend First Colonial High?

First Colonial High reported 1,727 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at First Colonial High?

About 18.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 1,727 students and 94.5 teachers in federal data.

Is First Colonial High a public or charter school?

First Colonial High is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is First Colonial High in?

First Colonial High is part of Virginia Beach City Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/va/virginia-beach-city-public-schools/

Where is First Colonial High located?

First Colonial High is at 1272 Mill Dam Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23454. The phone number is (757) 648-5300.

How many other schools are near First Colonial High?

There are 27 other schools within 5 miles of First Colonial High in our directory.