Serving 112 students in grades 8, Afya Public Charter School 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
112 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
6%
23%
Black
94%
33%
White
n/a
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Afya Public Charter School?
112 students attend Afya Public Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Afya Public Charter School students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Afya Public Charter School?
Afya Public Charter School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Afya Public Charter School offer ?
Afya Public Charter School offers enrollment in grades 8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Afya Public Charter School part of?
Afya Public Charter School is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.
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