AACPS Virtual Academy in Arnold, MD

At a glance

Reported students

384

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

43.4

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

8.8:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

03–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Maryland other enrollment

86th percentile

Compared with 37 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

538

AACPS Virtual Academy: 384 reported students.

State peer staffing position

61st percentile

8.8:1 reported; state peer median 5.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 524
Teachers (FTE): 39.5
Student–teacher ratio: 13.3:1

What the reported data says about AACPS Virtual Academy

AACPS Virtual Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades 03–12 in Arnold. It is one of 128 current school records connected to Anne Arundel County Public Schools. NCES reports 384 students for 2024–25.

Among 37 combined / other schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 118 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.8:1, above the Maryland median of 5.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (38.3%) and Black (35.2%). English learners represent 3.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 17 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking AACPS Virtual Academy

1How do the reported 8.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 43.4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 3.4%
Students with disabilities: 14.1%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 13.3%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2.5
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White38.3%
Hispanic9.9%
Black35.2%
Asian6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Multiracial9.4%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

17 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near AACPS Virtual Academy

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Magothy River Middle Middle · Anne Arundel County Public Schools	06–08	655	under 0.1 mi
Severn River Middle Middle · Anne Arundel County Public Schools	06–08	675	under 0.1 mi
Belvedere Elementary Elementary · Anne Arundel County Public Schools	PK–05	542	0.6 mi
Marley Glen School Other · Anne Arundel County Public Schools	01–12	99	7.3 mi
Ruth Parker Eason School Other · Anne Arundel County Public Schools	PK–12	128	7.5 mi
Central Special School Other · Anne Arundel County Public Schools	01–12	109	9.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions about AACPS Virtual Academy

What grades does AACPS Virtual Academy serve?

AACPS Virtual Academy reports grades 03–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in Anne Arundel County Public Schools.

How many students attend AACPS Virtual Academy?

AACPS Virtual Academy reported 384 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 86th percentile among 37 Maryland combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 524 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at AACPS Virtual Academy?

The calculated ratio is 8.8:1, based on 384 students and 43.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Maryland median for the same school level is 5.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is AACPS Virtual Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?

AACPS Virtual Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Enrollment is generally based on Anne Arundel County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of AACPS Virtual Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

13.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is AACPS Virtual Academy in?

AACPS Virtual Academy is part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools, based in Annapolis, MD, which operates 128 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near AACPS Virtual Academy?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Magothy River Middle (under 0.1 mi), Severn River Middle (under 0.1 mi), Belvedere Elementary (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.