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First Colonial High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
1272 Mill Dam Rd,
Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Dr. Nancy Farrell
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
80%
Reading Proficiency
91%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
91%
Niche Grade
B+
A-
A-
B
B-
B+
B+
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.6
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Reading Proficiency
91%
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Math Proficiency
80%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
94
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Full Time Teachers
94
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Teachers in First or Second Year
1.2%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1210
Math
590
Verbal
620
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Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
27
Reading
29
Science
27
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Number of AP Courses
26
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AP Pass Rate
68%
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AP Math Enrollment
Very High
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AP Science Enrollment
Very High
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Other AP Enrollment
Very High
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Low
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Boys Athletic Participation
Low
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
293:1
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Student Diversity
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Female
51.9%
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Male
48.1%
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White
55%
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Black
17.2%
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Hispanic
16.6%
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Two or more races
7.9%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
2.7%
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Native American
<1%
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
James Madison University
620 Students
University of Virginia
489 Students
Virginia Tech
484 Students
Old Dominion University
450 Students
William & Mary
360 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University
357 Students
George Mason University
328 Students
Tidewater Community College
152 Students
University of Richmond
150 Students
Radford University
144 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
244 Students
Business
209 Students
Biology
151 Students
Pre-Law Studies
149 Students
Political Science and Government
125 Students
Criminology
125 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
115 Students
Nursing
77 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
74 Students
Computer Science
63 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
12/30/2025
I feel positive about the experience I have had throughout my time at First Colonial High. I have had adequate opportunity to challenge myself with honors and AP classes and have felt supported by my teachers and administrators in my academic pursuits.
11/17/2025
First Colonial High School is a very average high school. Sports provide a good community. The Legal Studies Academy positively adds to the experience.
9/22/2025
My high school puts an extreme emphasis on sports and more so ignores all other aspects of the school's community. Theatre, academic clubs, school functions, are all severely underfunded as almost all funding is delegated to sports. I would like to see a more equitable division of funding throughout these things in the future.
GreatSchools Reviews
12/29/2025
fc lsa as an academy made me hate myself and staff was so butt i got asked why everything was wrong with me by multiple lsa teachers (i have chronic illnesses) do not recommend I had to drop out and do online school to cope with mental illness caused by this place
11/13/2025
Our experience at First Colonial has been outstanding from the classroom to the broader school community. The teachers and staff are truly invested in student success — not just academically, but personally and socially as well. They challenge students with rigorous coursework, encourage critical th...
6/3/2024
Some teachers care and some dont. Some play favorites such as LSA English. Avoid 3d art, super snippy and rude to special needs kids. It's really upsetting my kids keep telling me how this lady bullies the special ed kids! Thank goodness my kid is outta here shortly!!! It's been eye opening that the...
2/29/2024
Graduated in 2020. Pretty bad school. Rats and roaches literally all over the place. Teachers would barely meet criteria for the year. Administration was absolutely horrible and genuinely has no care in the world for their students. Counselors have absolutely no idea how to handle or support student...
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$752K - $4.4M
Homes For Sale
5
Average Home Value
$1,176,007
Median Lot Size
23,958 Sq Ft
% Renters
7%
Average Household Income
$174,047
% of College Grads
58%
Median Age
52
Average House Size
3,268 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
1.8%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
$2,400 - $3,250 per month
- Ascend at Hilltop
- 2 - 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,188+ Sq Ft
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- North Hill Apartments
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 846+ Sq Ft
- 624 Suhtai Ct
- Virginia Beach, VA
$2,150 - $5,040 per month
- The Pinnacle on 31st Street
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 787+ Sq Ft
- 521 31st St
- Virginia Beach, VA
$1,518 - $1,998 per month
- Oasis Apartment Homes
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 786+ Sq Ft
- 1809 Colonial Arms Cir
- Virginia Beach, VA
$2,200 - $3,525 per month
- The Canopy
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-3 Baths
- 632+ Sq Ft
- 1441 Laskin Rd
- Virginia Beach, VA
$1,550 - $5,999 per month
- 27 Atlantic
- Studio - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 375+ Sq Ft
- 2613 Atlantic Ave
- Virginia Beach, VA
$1,635 - $2,935 per month
- Atlantic Park Living
- Studio - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 439+ Sq Ft
- 328 20th St
- Virginia Beach, VA
$1,773 - $2,187 per month
- Indigo 19
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 549+ Sq Ft
- 1940 Pavilion Dr
- Virginia Beach, VA
$1,950 - $2,605 per month
- Aqua on 25th
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 722+ Sq Ft
- 300 25th St
- Virginia Beach, VA
$1,750 per month
- Ocean Pebbles
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 724+ Sq Ft
- 1040 Ocean Pebbles Way
- Virginia Beach, VA
$1,660 - $2,385 per month
- Haven Apartments
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 900+ Sq Ft
- 1870 Enterprise Ct
- Virginia Beach, VA
Additional Schools in the Area
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Lynnhaven Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
First Landing State Park
Brighton on the Bay Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Great Neck Meadows Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Colonial Oaks Parks
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Laurel Cove Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Great Neck Farms Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Broad Bay Island
Secluded coastal suburb with outdoor recreation and local businesses
Lynnhaven Shores
A quieter bayfront lifestyle on the northern edge of Virginia Beach
First Colonial High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Virginia Beach, VA and is served by the Virginia Beach City Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,727 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 80% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 91% are proficient in reading. First Colonial High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.6, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $1,176,007. Discover additional schools in the area, like Frank W. Cox High School, Cape Henry Collegiate, Norfolk Christian Schools - Beach Lower, and more. Learn more about what Virginia Beach has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near First Colonial High School.