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#580 of 1,363 schools in MD

Top 43% in state

Annapolis High

High School · Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Annapolis, MD

An Anne Arundel County Public Schools high school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2700 Riva Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 50% vs MD 51% (2025)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.11 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50.1% (2025 MCAP)
Reading vs. State Avg-1 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2025 MCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 MCAP)
vs. Expected+3.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
College Readiness8.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation26.5%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.7:1
District spending per student$17,624
Chronic Absenteeism43%

Students at Annapolis High score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.

Math Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency50%(2025 MCAP)
School
State
51%(2025 MCAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 35 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 50% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
84%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
69%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
34%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
34%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
46%
2025
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

56.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Annapolis High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,915/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Annapolis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$119,296

Median home value

$580,600

Median rent

$2,106/mo

College educated

60.8%

Homeownership

62.5%

Poverty rate

7.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offeredIB Programme
26.5% participation·State avg: 3.1 AP courses·282 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics19sports offered
9 boys'·10 girls'·30 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Phoenix AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.72–122.8 mi216Compare →
Indian Creek SchoolPrivate · tuition7.2privatePK–123.0 mi502Compare →
Central Special SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.5PK–123.5 mi127Compare →
South River HighEnrollment path unverified7.99–123.6 mi1,634Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Schools in district
126
Rank in district
#50 of 123
District spending per student
$17,624NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Annapolis High is listed in Anne Arundel County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Annapolis High

Annapolis High is a public high school in Annapolis, MD, part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools, serving approximately 2,089 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #580 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Annapolis High

What grades does Annapolis High serve?

Annapolis High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Annapolis High?

Annapolis High has an enrollment of approximately 2,089 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Annapolis High?

The student-teacher ratio at Annapolis High is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Annapolis High rank in MD?

Annapolis High ranks #580 of 1,363 schools in MD.

What is Annapolis High's MySchoolScout rating?

Annapolis High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Annapolis High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Annapolis High has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Annapolis High a charter school?

No, Annapolis High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Annapolis High a Title I school?

No, Annapolis High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Annapolis High?

56.7% of students at Annapolis High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,089
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
142
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Anne Arundel County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.0%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 21401)
39,118
Area average commute
28.5 min
Area median age
45.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 21401; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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