California School For The Blind serves 62 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
California School For The Blind placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
California School For The Blind ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
California School For The Blind's student population of 62 students has grown by 58% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
62 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
California School For The Blind is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of California School For The Blind is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#840 out of 3649 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
12%
Hispanic
50%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
19%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
51%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is California School For The Blind's ranking?
California School For The Blind is ranked #840 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of California School For The Blind?
The graduation rate of California School For The Blind is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend California School For The Blind?
62 students attend California School For The Blind.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of California School For The Blind students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of California School For The Blind?
California School For The Blind has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does California School For The Blind offer ?
California School For The Blind offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is California School For The Blind part of?
California School For The Blind is part of California School For The Blind (State Special Schl) School District.
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