The bulletin board for America's public schools. Parents, teachers, students, and staff. One community per school.
Schools›Maryland›Annapolis
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 240006001714

Phoenix Academy

245 Clay Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 · (410) 222-1650 · Anne Arundel County
GRADES 06–12HIGH21-SUBURBTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL64 STUDENTS
Enrollment
64
High
DISTRICT 1,613 · STATE 1,185
Student : Teacher
1.7:1
37 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.2:1 · STATE 15.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
81%
52 students
DISTRICT 46% · STATE 54%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
1
Grade 7
2
Grade 8
10
Grade 9
9
Grade 10
22
Grade 11
14
Grade 12
6
Student demographics
White
1219%
DISTRICT 44% · STATE 31%
Hispanic
1219%
DISTRICT 22% · STATE 24%
Black
3859%
DISTRICT 22% · STATE 32%
Two+
23%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
3250%
Female
3250%

Discussions

HotNewTop
+ POST
QUIET COMMUNITY
Be the first to start a discussion at Phoenix Academy.
START A DISCUSSION
Recent discussions in Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Test scores

MCAP 2024-25 . % Proficient (Levels 3-4)
English Language Arts
0.0%
own-school result
Math
0.0%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Source: MCAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Not computed for this school
BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
64
-251 (-80%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
1.7:1
was 10.3:1
% White
19%
was 43%
% Hispanic
19%
was 6%
% Black
59%
was 43%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Phoenix Academy

Phoenix Academy is a senior high of micro-enrollment scale in Annapolis, Maryland, run under Anne Arundel County Public Schools, teacheing 64 students in grades 6 through 12. That puts it 95% smaller than the typical public school in Maryland, which averages around 1,185 students.

Across the 125 schools in Anne Arundel County Public Schools (85,029 students total), Phoenix Academy accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

In terms of who attends, Phoenix Academy shows that Black students make up the majority at 59%. Other groups include 19% White, 19% Hispanic, 3% multiracial. That is meaningfully more Black than the county at large, where the share is closer to 18%.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Phoenix Academy records 37 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 1.7:1. The state averages around 15.3:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Around 81% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy. That share is north of Anne Arundel County's rate of about 42%.

In the surrounding community, Anne Arundel County reports that median household income runs about $124,911, 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Anne Arundel County runs 129 public schools (combined enrollment of about 85,074 students), of which Phoenix Academy is one.

The closest other public school is Germantown Elementary, roughly 0.2 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Phoenix Academy operates from a commuter-belt location.

Five-year trend. Phoenix Academy's enrollment has ticked down 80% since 2018, when it stood at 315 (now 64). White enrollment moved from 43% to 19% across the same window. Class-load math has narrowed: from 10.3:1 in 2018 to 1.7:1 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, posts here usually surface around fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Anne Arundel County at a glance

View full county profile
Population
598,166
Census ACS
Median income
$124,911
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
46%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
129
85,074 students

Quick facts

School name
Phoenix Academy
District
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Address
245 Clay Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone
(410) 222-1650
County
Anne Arundel County
Level
High
Grade range
06–12
Total enrollment
64
Teachers (FTE)
37
Student–teacher ratio
1.7:1
Free/Reduced lunch
52 (81%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
240006001714
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Other schools in Annapolis
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Phoenix Academy
How large is Phoenix Academy?
Phoenix Academy enrolls approximately 64 students in grades 06-12.
What grades does Phoenix Academy serve?
Phoenix Academy serves grades 06-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Academy?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Phoenix Academy is approximately 1.7:1 (37 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Phoenix Academy?
Student demographics at Phoenix Academy are roughly 19% White, 19% Hispanic, 59% Black, 3% Two or more.
What district is Phoenix Academy in?
Phoenix Academy is part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
＋ Post