- Enrollment
- 2,152
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Virginia Beach, VA
First Colonial High
Federal NCES profile for First Colonial High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510384001684
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
First Colonial High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #11 of 12
- high schools in Virginia Beach · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 30.5%
- free-lunch eligible
First Colonial High has class sizes larger than 86% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, First Colonial High ranks #11 of 12 high schools in Virginia Beach, VA.
School address
District: Virginia Beach City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510384001684 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-65 students YoY
First Colonial High held near 1,732 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-65 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 105.5 → 101.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-65 students YoY 510384001684 · Virginia Beach, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,727 enr · 16.4:1 · 30.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Landstown High (2,152 students)
First Colonial High held near 1,732 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-65 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 105.5 → 101.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
First Colonial High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Landstown High
Landstown High
2,152 students
- Kempsville Hig
Kempsville High
2,046 students
- Bayside High
Bayside High
1,984 students
- Tallwood High
Tallwood High
1,890 students
- Floyd Kellam H
Floyd Kellam High
1,842 students
- This school
First Colonial High
1,727 students
What this shows First Colonial High reports 1,727 students on the CCD universe file.
How First Colonial High compares
First Colonial High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.5% | ▼ 47% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,727 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,727
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 86% in Virginia - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,888
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
95
in-school suspensions + 117 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.0%
African American 17.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, First Colonial High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Virginia Beach City Public Schools reports $14,888 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How First Colonial High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landstown High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kempsville High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayside High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tallwood High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Floyd Kellam High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to First Colonial High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,984
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,842
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools in Virginia Beach
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Landstown High
Standard public school
2,152 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Kempsville High
Standard public school
2,046 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Bayside High
Standard public school
1,984 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Tallwood High
Standard public school
1,890 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Floyd Kellam High
Standard public school
1,842 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Ocean Lakes High
Standard public school
1,834 students 15:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,727 students)
Frequently asked questions about First Colonial High
How many students attend First Colonial High?
First Colonial High has 1,727 students enrolled. It is a high school in Virginia Beach, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,797 (2022-23) → 1,732 (2023-24), nearly flat (-65).
What is the student-teacher ratio at First Colonial High?
The student-teacher ratio at First Colonial High is 16.4:1, which is 18% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at First Colonial High?
30.5% of students at First Colonial High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of First Colonial High?
The largest demographic group at First Colonial High is White at 55.0% of enrollment, in Virginia Beach, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for First Colonial High?
First Colonial High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does First Colonial High rank among high schools in Virginia Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, First Colonial High ranks #11 of 12 high schools in Virginia Beach, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Virginia Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Virginia Beach City Public Schools?
Besides First Colonial High, Virginia Beach City Public Schools also operates Landstown High (2,152 students), Kempsville High (2,046 students), and Bayside High (1,984 students). See the Virginia Beach City Public Schools district page for the complete list.