Serving 478 students in grades 3-12, Aacps Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 478 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Aacps Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Aacps Virtual Academy's student population of 478 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
Total Students
478 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Aacps Virtual Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aacps Virtual Academy is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#868 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
13%
22%
Black
44%
33%
White
33%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aacps Virtual Academy's ranking?
Aacps Virtual Academy is ranked #868 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Aacps Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Aacps Virtual Academy is 80%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Aacps Virtual Academy?
478 students attend Aacps Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Aacps Virtual Academy students are Black, 33% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aacps Virtual Academy?
Aacps Virtual Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Aacps Virtual Academy offer ?
Aacps Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades 3-12
What school district is Aacps Virtual Academy part of?
Aacps Virtual Academy is part of Anne Arundel County School District.
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