First Colonial High School is a high school in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is a part of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools, serving 1,727 students (2024–25).
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Demographics
The demographic breakdown of the 1,727 students enrolled in 2024–25 was:
Male – 48.1%
Female – 51.9%
Native American/Alaskan – 0.3%
Asian/Pacific islanders – 3%
Black – 17.2%
Hispanic – 16.6%
White – 55%
Multiracial – 7.9%
31% of the students were eligible for free or reduced lunch.
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.
Athletics
First Colonial offers many sports, including:
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
Guy Morgan - basketball player
Juice Newton - singer
Brandon Noble - football player
Mark Reynolds - baseball player
Aaron Rouse - football player and politician
Mark Ruffalo - actor
Will Sessoms - politician
Kendra Todd - reality television personality
Jeff Ware - baseball player and coach
Carroll Wiseman - late wife of Artemis II astronaut, namesake of Lunar Crater Carroll