Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School

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Charles J. Colgan Sr. High school
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Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School
13833 Dumfries Rd, Manassas, VA 20112

Manassas
, ,
20112

United States
Coordinates 38°39′16″N77°26′20″W / 38.654413°N 77.439013°W / 38.654413; -77.439013
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School typePublic
MottoService, Honor, Creativity
Founded2016
School district Prince William County Public Schools
PrincipalTimothy Healey
Grades9 through 12
Enrollment2,909 (2022-23) [1]
Color(s)  Colgan Blue (Navy)
  Caribbean Blue
  Shark Gray (Gray)
MascotShark
Website Colgan High School

Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School is the 12th high school located in Prince William County, Virginia. The school is located at 13833 Dumfries Rd, Manassas, Virginia. The school opened in August 2016 and is named for American politician and businessman Charles J. Colgan.

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Colgan High School serves a portion of the middle of Prince William County. The community consists of business, professional, U.S. Government and military residents. Musician Quinn Dupree (known as quinn) is a notable alum. Colgan High School has also been designated as The Center for the Fine and Performing Arts.

Administration

The principal of Colgan High School is Dr. Timothy Healey. Before being appointed the inaugural principal, he was an assistant superintendent and the Principal of Osbourn Park High School. [2]

Demographics

In the 2022–2023 school year, Colgan's student body was: [1]

Programs

Currently, Colgan High School is the CFPA (Center for Fine and Performing Arts). The CFPA consists of nine different programs.

Each of the programs require an audition/portfolio, depending on the concentration area.

Athletics

In 2021, the Colgan girls' volleyball team won the class 6A state championship. [3]

Architecture

Colgan High School is built based on a design model that focuses on natural light, open courtyard spaces, and current technology. Colgan High School has several design features that make it unique and tailored for students in the arts:

Colgan High School also includes the School Division's Aquatics Center. While the Aquatics Center is physically attached to the school, it serves the entire School Division. The Aquatics Center is used by all students in Prince William County Schools through swim & dive team practices and meets, and instructional purposes for water safety, lifeguard certification, and other related curricula.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Charles J. Colgan Sr. High". Virginia School Quality Profiles. October 9, 2023.
  2. "Dr. Tim Healey named principal of Prince William County's 12th high school - Bull Run, VA". www.bullrunnow.com. Retrieved 2022-02-03.
  3. "Colgan High School Volleyball Wins State Title". Prince William Living. 2021-12-02. Retrieved 2022-06-17.

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