The Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind is an Arizona state agency, with its administrative headquarters in Tucson.
Asdb - Region 1 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Graduation Rate: ≥50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (19-20)
85 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1912
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21-39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(19-20)24%
6%
Asian
(19-20)1%
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)25%
45%
Black
(19-20)n/a
5%
White
(19-20)49%
38%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)1%
3%
Graduation Rate
(14-15)≥50%
79%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
11%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Asdb - Region 1?
The graduation rate of Asdb - Region 1 is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 79%.
How many students attend Asdb - Region 1?
85 students attend Asdb - Region 1.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Asdb - Region 1 students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Asdb - Region 1 offer ?
Asdb - Region 1 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Asdb - Region 1 part of?
Asdb - Region 1 is part of Arizona State Schools For The Deaf And The Blind (6393) School District.
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