Anne Arundel County Public Schools

District Overview
Headquartered at 2644 Riva Road in Annapolis, Maryland, Anne Arundel County Public Schools serves as a primary educational foundation within the greater Baltimore-Columbia-Towson metropolitan region. Operating as an active, comprehensive public school district set in a vibrant suburban landscape, the system encompasses 128 operational schools providing seamless educational pathways from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district currently educates a diverse student body of 85,029 scholars, fostering an inclusive community supported by steady enrollment across elementary, middle, and high school grade levels. Through its expansive school network, the system offers families and students a well-rounded academic environment designed to prepare learners for post-secondary success.

To effectively serve its student body, Anne Arundel County Public Schools maintains a robust staffing infrastructure powered by over 23,270 full-time equivalent staff members. This extensive workforce includes more than 12,300 full-time equivalent teachers, nearly 1,000 instructional aides, and over 10,000 dedicated support personnel, ensuring high-quality classroom instruction, individual learning support, and efficient campus operations. For researchers, parents, and community members alike, the district stands out as a prime example of a large suburban school system balancing substantial operational scale with personalized student support services.
128
Total Schools
85,029
Total Students
12,314.8
Full-Time Teachers
6.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Demographic Student Count
White37,573
Hispanic18,971
Black19,074
Asian3,415
Two or More5,620
American Indian181
Pacific Islander129
  • White
    37,573 (44.2%)
  • Black
    19,074 (22.4%)
  • Hispanic
    18,971 (22.3%)
  • Two or More
    5,620 (6.6%)
  • Asian
    3,415 (4.0%)
  • American Indian
    181 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    129 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Anne Arundel County Public Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary82
Middle19
High19
Other8
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:2 Charter Schools
Number of schools:128
Students:85,029*
Teachers (FTE):12,314.8*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.9
Schools in Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Found 128 Schools