Serving 384 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 11% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). 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 9:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 384 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Aacps Virtual Academy's student population of 384 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
Total Students
384 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
Aacps Virtual Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aacps Virtual Academy is 0.72, 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
#886 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
10%
24%
Black
35%
32%
White
38%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.7%
32.4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
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 #886 out of 1,338 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% 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 90%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Aacps Virtual Academy?
384 students attend Aacps Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Aacps Virtual Academy students are White, 35% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Aacps Virtual Academy?
Aacps Virtual Academy has a student ration of 9:1, 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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