First Colonial High School is a
high school
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in
Virginia Beach
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,
Virginia
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools
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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.
Athletics
First Colonial offers many sports, including:
*Baseball
**State champs - 1993.
*Basketball
*Competition Cheer
*Sideline Cheer
*Cross Country
*Field hockey
**State champs - 2011, 2012 & 2015.
*Football
*Gymnastics
*Indoor Track
*Soccer
**Girls state champs - 2018, 2021
**Boys state champs - 2021
*Softball
*Swimming
*Tennis
**Girls state champs - 2011
*Track
*Volleyball
**Boys state champs - 1997
**Girls state champs - 2000, 2002 & 2014
*Wrestling
Notable alumni
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See also
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AAA Eastern Region
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AAA Beach District
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References
External links
Virginia Beach City Public SchoolsFirst Colonial HS official site
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Educational institutions established in 1966
Magnet schools in Virginia
High schools in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Public high schools in Virginia
1966 establishments in Virginia