Enrollment
384
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.7:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.4%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aacps Virtual Academy compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aacps Virtual Academy
Aacps Virtual Academy is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Arnold, Maryland, enrolling 384 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.7:1, Aacps Virtual Academy is leaner than roughly 96% of Maryland schools and 40% under the state's 14.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 44.4% lands close to the Maryland typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 384 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 1,382 Maryland schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 219 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and African American (35%) (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 154 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Arnold's public schools, it stands alongside Belvedere Elementary (542 students): Aacps Virtual Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8.7:1 vs 14.6:1).
Anne Arundel County Public Schools also operates Glen Burnie High (2,226 students) and North County High (2,161 students) alongside Aacps Virtual Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Aacps Virtual Academy compares
Aacps Virtual Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,620
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anne Arundel County Public Schools, which includes Aacps Virtual Academy.
$16,620
Per student
-19%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.4%
State 32.3%
Federal 11.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~384 students)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Aacps Virtual Academy a good school?
Aacps Virtual Academy earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Maryland schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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