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First Colonial High School vs. Frank W. Cox High School

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
First Colonial High School
1272 Mill Dam Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Frank W. Cox High School
2425 Shorehaven Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Frank W. Cox High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,732 students in grades 9-12, First Colonial High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 1,648 students in grades 9-12, Frank W. Cox High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,732 students
1,648 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at First Colonial High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Frank W. Cox High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at First Colonial High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Frank W. Cox High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
101 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at First Colonial High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Frank W. Cox High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at First Colonial High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Frank W. Cox High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#921 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
#347 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of First Colonial High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Frank W. Cox High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-59%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
70-79%
(Top 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at First Colonial High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Frank W. Cox High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
81%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
88%
(Top 10% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at First Colonial High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Frank W. Cox High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
76%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
80%
(Top 10% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
91%
(Top 50% in VA)
92%
(Top 30% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of First Colonial High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Frank W. Cox High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of First Colonial High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Frank W. Cox High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
468
428
Grade 10 Students
454
439
Grade 11 Students
398
366
Grade 12 Students
412
415
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at First Colonial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Frank W. Cox High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
16%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at First Colonial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Frank W. Cox High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
17%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at First Colonial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Frank W. Cox High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
57%
66%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at First Colonial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Frank W. Cox High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at First Colonial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Frank W. Cox High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.62
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of First Colonial High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Frank W. Cox High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
23%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at First Colonial High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Frank W. Cox High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at First Colonial High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Frank W. Cox High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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