Very Good
#727 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 39% in state
First Colonial High
High School · Virginia Beach City Public Schools · Virginia Beach, VA
A Virginia Beach City Public Schools high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1272 Mill Dam Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
- Math 80% vs VA 75% (2025)
- Reading 91% vs VA 76% (2025)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at First Colonial High score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 81%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 86% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where First Colonial High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,741/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Virginia Beach), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,835
Median home value
$401,900
Median rent
$1,600/mo
College educated
43.3%
Homeownership
64.6%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23454; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Henry Collegiate SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 982 | Compare → |
| Frank W. Cox HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,648 | Compare → |
| Floyd Kellam HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,892 | Compare → |
| Green Run CollegiateCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.2 | 9–12 | Not available | 376 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 88
- Rank in district
- #53 of 82
- District spending per student
- $14,888NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
First Colonial High is listed in Virginia Beach City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About First Colonial High
First Colonial High is a public high school in Virginia Beach, VA, part of Virginia Beach City Public Schools, serving approximately 1,732 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #727 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about First Colonial High
What grades does First Colonial High serve?
First Colonial High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend First Colonial High?
First Colonial High has an enrollment of approximately 1,732 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at First Colonial High?
The student-teacher ratio at First Colonial High is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does First Colonial High rank in VA?
First Colonial High ranks #727 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is First Colonial High's MySchoolScout rating?
First Colonial High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at First Colonial High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, First Colonial High has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is First Colonial High a charter school?
No, First Colonial High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is First Colonial High a Title I school?
No, First Colonial High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for First Colonial High?
33.3% of students at First Colonial High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,732
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 101
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Virginia Beach city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.8%
- Phone
- (757) 648-5300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- Area population (ZIP 23454)
- 57,773
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 23454; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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