School Overview
Central Special School, located in Edgewater, Maryland, is a specialized educational facility serving students with significant disabilities within the Anne Arundel County Public School system. The school is dedicated to providing a highly individualized learning environment for students whose unique needs require more intensive support than is typically available in a general education setting. By focusing on life skills, functional academics, and personal development, the school strives to prepare its students for greater independence and meaningful community participation.

The atmosphere at Central Special is defined by a multidisciplinary approach, where educators, therapists, and support staff work collaboratively to address the cognitive, social, and physical needs of each child. The curriculum is adapted to meet students exactly where they are, utilizing specialized instruction and assistive technologies to help them reach their personal milestones. Ultimately, the school serves as a supportive, compassionate hub that prioritizes the dignity and potential of every student, fostering a sense of belonging and achievement within the local Edgewater community.
142
Total Students
22.1
Full-Time Teachers
6.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
38.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Special School
Demographic Student Count
White68
Hispanic28
Black28
Asian7
Two or More10
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    68 (47.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    28 (19.7 %)
  • Black
    28 (19.7 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (7.0 %)
  • Asian
    7 (4.9 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Phone: (410)956-5885
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 142
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 50
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 50
Kindergarten 11
Grade 1 5
Grade 2 6
Grade 3 8
Grade 4 3
Grade 5 4
Grade 6 12
Grade 7 8
Grade 8 5
Grade 9 5
Grade 10 3
Grade 11 16
Grade 12 6

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Central Special School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten50
Kindergarten11
Grade 15
Grade 26
Grade 38
Grade 43
Grade 54
Grade 612
Grade 78
Grade 85
Grade 95
Grade 103
Grade 1116
Grade 126
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Central Special School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female4833.8%
Male9466.2%