Hawaiʻi School for the Deaf and the Blind is a public school for deaf and blind children in Honolulu, Hawaii. Operated by the Hawaii Department of Education, it has grades K–12. All of the teachers are certified in American sign language.
Serving 52 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii 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 Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 52 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in HI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind's student population of 52 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
52 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind ranks within the bottom 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.80. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#266 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
21%
24%
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
4%
1%
White
2%
11%
Hawaiian
63%
25%
Two or more races
6%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind's ranking?
Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind is ranked #266 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind?
The graduation rate of Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind is 50%, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 86%.
How many students attend Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind?
52 students attend Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind students are Hawaiian, 21% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind?
Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind offer ?
Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind part of?
Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind located?
Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind is located in the Diamond Head And Kapahulu And St Louis Heights neighborhood of Honolulu, HI. There are 3 other public schools located in Diamond Head And Kapahulu And St Louis Heights.
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