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Kempsville High School vs. First Colonial High School

Should you attend Kempsville High School or First Colonial High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Kempsville High School
5194 Chief Trail
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
First Colonial High School
1272 Mill Dam Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Kempsville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

First Colonial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 2,006 students in grades 9-12, Kempsville High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 1,797 students in grades 9-12, First Colonial High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). 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 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,006 students
1,797 students
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% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
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Total Classroom Teachers
113 teachers
106 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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Test Scores

#379 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 30%)
#305 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
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73%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
76%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kempsville High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of First Colonial High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
78%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
81%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kempsville High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of First Colonial High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
70%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
76%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
90%
(Top 50% in VA)
91%
(Top 50% in VA)
This chart displays graduation rate of Kempsville High School and public school graduation rate of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays graduation rate of First Colonial High School and public school graduation rate of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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This chart displays the students of First Colonial High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
550
491
Grade 10 Students
534
470
Grade 11 Students
453
401
Grade 12 Students
469
435

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
2%
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% Hispanic
15%
14%
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% Black
27%
18%
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% White
45%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Kempsville High School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of White students in First Colonial High School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Kempsville High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in First Colonial High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
0.70
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Kempsville High School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the diversity score of First Colonial High School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kempsville High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in First Colonial High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kempsville High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in First Colonial High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
 
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