Serving 40 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind's student population of 40 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
40 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind ranks within the top 20% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#237 out of 1276 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
10%
Black
50%
32%
White
47%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind's ranking?
Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind is ranked #237 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind?
40 students attend Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind students are Black, 47% of students are White, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind?
Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind offer ?
Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind part of?
Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind is part of Mobile County School District.
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