The Kentucky School for the Blind is an educational facility for blind and visually impaired students from Kentucky who are aged up to 21. The school provides a dormitory setting for its students. KSB is a member of the North Central Association of Schools for the Blind.
Kentucky School For The Blind serves 63 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kentucky School For The Blind's student population of 63 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
63 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1839
School Calendar
Campus Size
15 acres
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kentucky School For The Blind is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Asian
16%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
91.4%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46%
28%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
55%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Kentucky School For The Blind?
The graduation rate of Kentucky School For The Blind is 50%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 91.4%.
How many students attend Kentucky School For The Blind?
63 students attend Kentucky School For The Blind.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Kentucky School For The Blind students are White, 17% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Kentucky School For The Blind offer ?
Kentucky School For The Blind offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kentucky School For The Blind part of?
Kentucky School For The Blind is part of Kentucky School For The Blind School District.
In what neighborhood is Kentucky School For The Blind located?
Kentucky School For The Blind is located in the Clifton neighborhood of Louisville, KY.
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