At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 512
384
Total Enrollment
State avg: 54%
13%-40.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
8.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
3–12
Grade Span
Other
Level
Overview
AACPS Virtual Academy is a public other serving grades 3–12 in Arnold, Maryland. The school enrolls 384 students. It is part of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Maryland state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
8.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
13% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 54% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelOther
Grade Span3–12
DistrictAnne Arundel County Public Schools
County24003
CityArnold
ZIP21012
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240006001765
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment384
White38.3%
Hispanic / Latino9.9%
Black / African American35.2%
Asian6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races9.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
38.3%
Hispanic
9.9%
Black
35.2%
Asian
6.5%
Two+
9.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.