First Colonial High School Explained

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]

Legal Studies Academy

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.^[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.^[5]
• Football
• Gymnastics
• Indoor Track
• Soccer
  • Girls state champs - 2018, 2021
  • Boys state champs - 2021
• Softball
• Swimming
  • Girls state champs 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
• Tennis
  • Girls state champs - 1977, 1982, 2011
• Track
• Volleyball
  • Boys state champs - 1997
  • Girls state champs - 2000, 2002, 2014, 2023^[6]
• Wrestling

Notable alumni

• Wade Barrett - soccer player
• Josh Boone - filmmaker
• Derrick Borte - filmmaker
• Steven Culp - actor
• Raven Greene - football player
• Skylar Johnston - softball player
• Darryl Monroe - basketball player, 2016 Israeli Basketball Premier League MVP
• Juice Newton - singer
• Brandon Noble - football player
• Mark Reynolds - baseball player
• Aaron Rouse - football player and politician
• Mark Ruffalo - actor
• Kendra Todd - reality television personality
• Will Sessoms - politician
• Jeff Ware - baseball player and coach

See also

• AAA Eastern Region
• AAA Beach District

External links

• Virginia Beach City Public Schools
• First Colonial HS official site

Notes and References

1. Web site: First Colonial High. National Center for Education Statistics. July 27, 2023.
2. Web site: Search for Public Schools - School Detail for First Colonial High. ed.gov. 15 December 2015.
3. https://firstcolonialhs.vbschools.com/legalstudies First Colonial Legal Studies Academy
4. Web site: First Colonial High School - Virginia Beach, Virginia - Home of the Patriots . 2014-05-23 . 2014-05-23 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140523225059/http://www.firstcolonialhs.vbschools.com/activities_sports_coaches.htm . dead .
5. Web site: VHSL Record Book . ballcharts.com . 20 June 2024.
6. News: Wood . Colton . First Colonial captures first volleyball state championship since 2014 . 20 June 2024 . The Virginian-Pilot . 18 November 2023.