School Overview
Frank W. Cox High School, located in the Great Neck area of Virginia Beach, is a highly regarded public secondary school known for its strong academic reputation and vibrant school spirit. Serving students in grades 9–12, the school is well-regarded for its rigorous curriculum, which includes a robust selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and specialized academic programs. Beyond the classroom, the "Falcons" are widely recognized for their competitive athletics programs and a wide array of extracurricular clubs, which foster a well-rounded student experience and a strong sense of community engagement.

The school is also home to the Legal Studies Academy, a specialized magnet program that draws students from across the district who have an interest in law, justice, and government. This program, combined with the school’s general commitment to academic excellence and student leadership, consistently places Cox among the top-performing high schools in the region. With its long-standing tradition of excellence and its active parent and community involvement, Frank W. Cox High remains a central pillar of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools system.
1,631
Total Students
90.8
Full-Time Teachers
18.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
26.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Frank W. Cox High
Demographic Student Count
White1,053
Hispanic191
Black201
Asian49
Two or More123
American Indian7
Pacific Islander7
  • White
    1,053 (64.6%)
  • Black
    201 (12.3%)
  • Hispanic
    191 (11.7%)
  • Two or More
    123 (7.5%)
  • Asian
    49 (3.0%)
  • American Indian
    7 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    7 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Phone: (757)648-5250
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,631
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 90.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 367
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 61
Grades Taught
Grade 9 430
Grade 10 406
Grade 11 413
Grade 12 382

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Frank W. Cox High
Grade Student Count
Grade 9430
Grade 10406
Grade 11413
Grade 12382
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Frank W. Cox High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female76046.6%
Male87153.4%
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