Serving 27 students in grades 9-12, Sc School For The Blind High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sc School For The Blind High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sc School For The Blind High School's student population of 27 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
27 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sc School For The Blind High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sc School For The Blind High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#368 out of 1095 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
44%
32%
White
52%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sc School For The Blind High School's ranking?
Sc School For The Blind High School is ranked #368 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sc School For The Blind High School?
The graduation rate of Sc School For The Blind High School is 50%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Sc School For The Blind High School?
27 students attend Sc School For The Blind High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Sc School For The Blind High School students are White, 44% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sc School For The Blind High School?
Sc School For The Blind High School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sc School For The Blind High School offer ?
Sc School For The Blind High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sc School For The Blind High School part of?
Sc School For The Blind High School is part of Deaf & Blind School District.
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