How do these schools compare?
| Metric | First Colonial High | Frank W. Cox High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Virginia Beach, VA | Virginia Beach, VA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,727 | 1,631 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.3:1 | 18:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 27.4% | 22.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | First Colonial High | Frank W. Cox High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,888 | $14,888 |
| District | Virginia Beach City Public Schools | Virginia Beach City Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | First Colonial High | Frank W. Cox High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55.0% | 64.6% |
| African American | 17.2% | 12.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.6% | 11.7% |
| Asian | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 7.9% | 7.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | First Colonial High | Frank W. Cox High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 26 | 26 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 291:1 | 277:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.9% | 17.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 95 | 132 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.