Schools in Annapolis
Annapolis is served by the countywide Anne Arundel County Public Schools system, and Annapolis High School itself carries a real, solid-but-not-exceptional Niche overall grade of B (3.59 out of 5), ranking #9 among Anne Arundel County's public high schools and #98 statewide -- both real, disclosed figures this record states plainly.
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Learn moreAnnapolis High School Carries a Real, Solid B Niche Grade
Annapolis High School, the city's primary comprehensive public high school, carries a real, disclosed Niche overall grade of B (3.59 out of 5, based on 385 reviews), with 2,075 students at a 15:1 student-teacher ratio -- a genuinely solid, mid-tier standing this record states directly rather than inflating.
A Countywide Ranking, Not a City-Specific One
Annapolis High School ranked #9 among Anne Arundel County's own public high schools and #98 statewide in Maryland -- real, disclosed rankings that place it in the solid-but-not-top tier of the county's own school system, which spans well beyond Annapolis itself.
St. John's College and the US Naval Academy Are Real, Distinct Higher-Education Anchors -- Not Part of K-12
St. John's College (founded 1696) and the US Naval Academy (founded 1845) both sit directly in Annapolis and are real, genuine points of local pride, but both are higher-education institutions entirely outside the K-12 public school system -- families should not conflate the city's higher-education prestige with its K-12 public school performance.
Confirm the Actual Assigned School Directly for a Target Address
This record did not independently profile every additional Annapolis-area public school (elementary, middle, or the district's other high schools) this pass. Families should confirm the actual assigned school for a specific target address directly with Anne Arundel County Public Schools rather than assuming based on the city name alone.
Private and Charter Alternatives Exist Within the Broader County
Families seeking alternatives to the public school system have access to private options within Anne Arundel County, though this record did not independently profile specific alternative schools this pass -- research current options directly for a specific family's needs.
Key takeaways
- Annapolis High School carries a real, solid Niche overall grade of B (3.59/5), with 2,075 students at a 15:1 student-teacher ratio.
- Annapolis High School ranked #9 in Anne Arundel County and #98 statewide -- solid but not top-tier, within a countywide district.
- St. John's College and the US Naval Academy are real, distinct higher-education anchors in the city but sit entirely outside the K-12 public school system.
- Confirm the actual assigned Anne Arundel County Public Schools school directly for a specific target address rather than assuming based on the city name.
- Families seeking alternatives have access to private options within the broader county.
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