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First Colonial High

1272 Mill Dam Rd, Virginia Beach, VA, 23454

Top 10% School in Virginia

Ranked 30 of 232 in Virginia

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About First Colonial High

First Colonial High School is a public high school in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is part of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools district and serves grades 9 through 12. The school has about 1,700 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 17:1, which helps students stay focused on their studies. The school has a full academic program, including Advanced Placement classes and tests, and about 43% of students take AP classes. Students can also take specialized classes like Legal Studies, as well as college-preparatory courses and activities outside of school. For the 2025–2026 school year, academic performance data show good results, with about 87% of students doing well in math and about 92% doing well in reading. The school also helps students get ready for college by giving them the chance to take the SAT and ACT tests. About 43% of the students are minorities, and about 33% are economically disadvantaged. This shows that the school has a diverse student body.

First Colonial High Contact Information

Address

1272 Mill Dam Rd, Virginia Beach, VA, 23454

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Phone

(757) 648-5300

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 87%
Reading 92%
State average proficiency is 87% in Math and 92% in Reading.
102
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
1732
Total Students
$76088
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 30 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at First Colonial High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:20 AM to 2:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 57.39%
Asian 2.08%
Hispanic 15.59%
Black 16.8%
Two+ Races 7.51%
Native Am. 0.46%
White
57.39%
Asian
2.08%
Hispanic
15.59%
Black
16.8%
Two+ Races
7.51%
Native Am.
0.46%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1732
50.4%
873 Female
49.6%
859 Male

Student Population

1732 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

288 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

First Colonial High School is making headlines with its recent basketball game wins, like the exciting 57-55 win over Bayside High School on January 6, 2026. The varsity boys basketball team at the school has been showing off their skills by beating Great Bridge High School again, this time by a score of 72 to 56. First Colonial High School also works with local colleges to offer dual enrollment, which lets students earn both high school and college credits at the same time.

FAQ

Q1. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on-site or through programs that work together.

Q2. Are there any extracurricular activities at the school?

Ans. Yes, students can improve their school experience by taking part in sports, arts, clubs, and activities that get them involved in the community.

Q3. Does the school encourage people to get involved in their community?

Ans. Yes, students can help out with community programs and volunteer projects to learn about civic duty.

Q4. Does the school make it easy for students to learn?

Ans. Yes, the school stresses inclusion, staff support, and learning together to help all students do well.

Q5. Does the school help students learn through practical activities?

Ans. Yes, students work on projects and do things that help them learn skills they can use in the real world.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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