The Illinois School for the Visually Impaired, located in Jacksonville, Illinois, is a state-operated pre-kindergarten, elementary and high school for the blind and visually impaired.
Il School For The Visually Impaired ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students (19-20)
55 students
Showing 2010–2020. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1849
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
32%
Hispanic
(19-20)4%
27%
Showing 2008–2020. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
(19-20)9%
16%
Showing 2010–2020. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
(19-20)80%
48%
Showing 2010–2020. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
(19-20)2%
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)5%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
55%
46%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Mascot
Warrior
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Il School For The Visually Impaired?
55 students attend Il School For The Visually Impaired.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Il School For The Visually Impaired students are White, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Il School For The Visually Impaired offer ?
Il School For The Visually Impaired offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Il School For The Visually Impaired part of?
Il School For The Visually Impaired is part of Dept Of Human Services School District.
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