The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind is a state-supported boarding school for deaf and blind children established in 1885, in St. Augustine, Florida, United States.
Serving 179 students in grades 9-12, Deaf High School (Fsdb) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 179 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Deaf High School (Fsdb)'s student population of 179 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
179 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1885
School Calendar
School Rankings
Deaf High School (Fsdb) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deaf High School (Fsdb) is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3618 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
23%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.7%
33.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Dragons (deaf Department) And Cobras (blind Department)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deaf High School (Fsdb)'s ranking?
Deaf High School (Fsdb) is ranked #3618 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Deaf High School (Fsdb)?
The graduation rate of Deaf High School (Fsdb) is 90%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Deaf High School (Fsdb)?
179 students attend Deaf High School (Fsdb).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Deaf High School (Fsdb) students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Deaf High School (Fsdb)?
Deaf High School (Fsdb) has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Deaf High School (Fsdb) offer ?
Deaf High School (Fsdb) offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Deaf High School (Fsdb) part of?
Deaf High School (Fsdb) is part of Deaf/Blind School District.
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