Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind ranked #332 statewide in 2023, improving from #1077 in 2019, placing it in the top 30% of Alabama public schools for overall testing.
The school's 2023 math proficiency was 50%, higher than the state average of 30%, and reading proficiency was 50%, approximately equal to the state average of 47%.
Enrollment declined slightly from 49 students in 2018 to 41 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at 50% and free lunch eligibility dropping from 58% in 2019 to 41% in 2023.
Serving grades PK–5, the Mobile County special education school had 48 students and a low student–teacher ratio of 5:1 in 2023, ranking among the top 1% statewide for student attention.
Graduation rates ranged from 72% to 86% between 2017 and 2023, consistently below the state average which was around 88%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 48 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind's student population of 48 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
48 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Soaring to Greater Heights
School Rankings
Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind ranks within the top 30% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And 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
#332 out of 1275 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
42%
32%
White
50%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind's ranking?
Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind is ranked #332 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind often compared to?
Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blindis often viewed alongside schools like Olive J Dodge Elementary School, Kate Shepard Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind?
48 students attend Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind students are White, 42% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind?
Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind offer ?
Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind part of?
Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind is part of Mobile County School District.
In what neighborhood is Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind located?
Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind is located in the Skyland Park neighborhood of Mobile, AL. There are 1 other public schools located in Skyland Park.
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