Upper School Academics
AACS Mission
We engage students in an education of excellence, enabling them to impact the world through a growing relationship of Jesus Christ.
Accreditations & Affiliations
Accredited: Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Approved: Maryland State Board of Educators
Memberships: National Association of College Admissions Counseling (NACAC)
Athletic Memberships: Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA)
Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland (IAAM)
Class of 2024 Demographics
Number of Graduates: 87
Four-year College: 95%
Two-year College: 4%
Other (Work, Military): 1%
Academic Data
Graduation Requirements
| A minimum of 24.5 credits (Carnegie units) earned in the ninth through twelfth grades are required for graduation | |||
| Bible | 2 credits | Foreign Lang. | 2 credits |
| English | 4 credits | Technology | 1 credit |
| Science | 3 credits | P.E. | 1 credit |
| Mathematics | 3 credits | Fine Arts | 1 credit |
| Social Studies | 3 credits | Electives | 4 credits |
AACS Courses
GPA Distribution (8 semesters)
| Class of 2023 | Class of 2024 |
| 4.0-4.0+: 28 | 4.0-4.0+: 26 |
| 3.5-3.99: 32 | 3.5-3.99: 26 |
| 3.0-3.49: 19 | 3.0-3.49: 13 |
| 2.5-2.99: 13 | 2.5-2.99: 16 |
| 2.0-2.49: 2 | 2.0-2.49: 5 |
| 1.0-1.99: 1 | 1.0-1.99: 1 |
Schedule
AACS employs a seven-period bell schedule. Our schedule includes a weekly Chapel and an Engage period -- a dedicated time for students to attend to their academic responsibilities and get help from teachers.
AP Mean Score Sample
| 2023-2024 AACS Average | 2023-2024 National Average | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Government & Politics | 4.0 | 3.38 | +.62 |
| English Literature & Composition | 3.8 | 3.16 | +64 |
| U.S. History | 3.32 | 3.23 | +.09 |
AP Program, 3-year & 5-year
| Year | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total AP Students | 97 | 123 | 122 | ||
| Number of Exams | 190 | 266 | 258 | ||
| % Total AP Students with 3+ | 62% | 60% | 60% |
SAT Scores
| 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 1098 | 1128 | 1111 |
Scholarships
Scholarship money offered to AACS Class of 2024:
$554,587
Scholarship money offered to AACS graduates over five years:
$3,079,812
