- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arnold, MD
Aacps Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Aacps Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240006001765
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aacps Virtual Academy earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Maryland schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Arnold · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.7:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Aacps Virtual Academy has class sizes smaller than 96% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aacps Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Arnold, MD.
School address
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240006001765 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Aacps Virtual Academy shrank from 478 students in 2022-23 to 427 in 2023-24 (-10.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-51 students YoY 240006001765 · Arnold, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
384 enr · 8.7:1 · 44.4% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Glen Burnie High (2,226 students)
Aacps Virtual Academy shrank from 478 students in 2022-23 to 427 in 2023-24 (-10.7%). Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Aacps Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glen Burnie Hi
Glen Burnie High
2,226 students
- North County H
North County High
2,161 students
- Broadneck High
Broadneck High
2,143 students
- Annapolis High
Annapolis High
2,075 students
- Meade High
Meade High
2,045 students
- This school 384
Aacps Virtual Academy
384 students
What this shows Aacps Virtual Academy reports 384 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aacps Virtual Academy compares
Aacps Virtual Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.7:1 | ▼ 40% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▼ 9% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 384 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
384
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 4% in Maryland - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,624
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 154 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.3%
African American 35.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 38.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, Aacps Virtual Academy is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anne Arundel County Public Schools reports $17,624 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aacps Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Burnie High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North County High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broadneck High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Annapolis High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meade High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aacps Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,161
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,143
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,045
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Arnold
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~384 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aacps Virtual Academy
How many students attend Aacps Virtual Academy?
Aacps Virtual Academy has 384 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Arnold, MD. CCD year-over-year: 478 (2022-23) → 427 (2023-24), down 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aacps Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Aacps Virtual Academy is 8.7:1, which is 40% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aacps Virtual Academy?
44.4% of students at Aacps Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aacps Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Aacps Virtual Academy is White at 38.3% of enrollment, in Arnold, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aacps Virtual Academy?
Aacps Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aacps Virtual Academy rank among public schools in Arnold?
By Resource Investment Index, Aacps Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Arnold, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Arnold on the city page.
What other schools are in Anne Arundel County Public Schools?
Besides Aacps Virtual Academy, Anne Arundel County Public Schools also operates Glen Burnie High (2,226 students), North County High (2,161 students), and Broadneck High (2,143 students). See the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district page for the complete list.