Serving 42 students in grades Kindergarten-12, California School For The Blind ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California 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 California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
California School For The Blind's student population of 42 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
42 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2008–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Year Founded
1922
School Calendar
Campus Size
130 acres
School Rankings
California School For The Blind ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of California School For The Blind is 0.58, which is less 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
#7855 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
21:1
Showing 2008–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Asian
22%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Hispanic
60%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 25-year historical data
White
12%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Graduation Rate
<50%
86.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 12-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is California School For The Blind's ranking?
California School For The Blind is ranked #7855 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% 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 86.2%.
How many students attend California School For The Blind?
42 students attend California School For The Blind.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of California School For The Blind students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Asian, 12% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% 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.
In what neighborhood is California School For The Blind located?
California School For The Blind is located in the Cherry Guardino neighborhood of Fremont, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Cherry Guardino.
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