First Colonial High School Homes for Sale in Virginia Beach
First Colonial High School at a Glance
- School division: Virginia Beach City Public Schools
- Address: 1272 Mill Dam Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
- Established: 1966
- Property search: Homes whose current MLS data identifies First Colonial High School
- Assignment check: Confirm each address through the VBCPS School Locator
About First Colonial High School
First Colonial High School is a public high school in Virginia Beach City Public Schools. The school stands on Mill Dam Road near the Great Neck and Hilltop areas of Virginia Beach.
The school opened in 1966 and uses the Patriots as its mascot. Its seal and school colors draw on local and colonial history, including the Cape Henry Lighthouse and the ships associated with the 1607 landing at Cape Henry.
Academics and Student Life
First Colonial offers the Virginia Beach high school curriculum along with counseling, athletics, arts, clubs, and career-focused coursework. The school also hosts the Legal Studies Academy for students interested in law, public policy, and related fields. VBCPS publishes the current academy application, eligibility, and course requirements.
School Assignments
Virginia Beach assigns students according to attendance boundaries and individual addresses. Boundaries can change, and academy or other approved placements may allow students to attend outside their residential zone. VBCPS confirms the official assignment during registration.
Using This Home Search
The listings below use the high-school field supplied through the Multiple Listing Service. Real estate professionals enter that information when they list properties, and entries can contain errors or reflect an earlier attendance boundary.
Treat the school field as a search tool rather than a guarantee. Before relying on a school assignment, enter the property's street address in the official VBCPS School Locator or contact the school division.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is First Colonial High School?
The school is located at 1272 Mill Dam Road in Virginia Beach.
Does every property shown below have a guaranteed First Colonial High School assignment?
No. The search uses school information from current MLS records. Buyers should verify the assignment for the individual address with VBCPS.
Can school attendance boundaries change?
Yes. The Virginia Beach School Board establishes attendance zones and reviews enrollment and facility needs. A future boundary change may affect an address.
Does First Colonial High School have an academy program?
First Colonial hosts the Legal Studies Academy. Students must follow the current application and admissions process published by VBCPS.
Official School Resources
First Colonial High School | School History and Information | Student Activities | Athletics | Legal Studies Academy | Virginia School Quality Profile | VBCPS School Locator
Your Local Real Estate Resource
Tom Taylor is a REALTOR® with EXIT Realty Central who has served Virginia Beach and the surrounding Hampton Roads cities since 2009. Tom helps buyers compare homes, neighborhoods, property condition, and current market information while keeping school-assignment verification in the hands of Virginia Beach City Public Schools. Learn more about Tom Taylor.
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School information notice: This real estate website is not affiliated with or endorsed by First Colonial High School or Virginia Beach City Public Schools. School information and MLS entries may change. Buyers should verify school assignments, programs, and enrollment requirements with VBCPS before making a real estate decision.
