The Kentucky School for the Deaf, located in Danville, Kentucky, United States, is a school that provides education to deaf and hard-of-hearing children from elementary through high school levels. Founded in 1823, it was the first school for the deaf west of the Allegheny Mountains.
Kentucky School For The Deaf serves 72 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in KY)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kentucky School For The Deaf's student population of 72 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
72 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
April 10, 1823
School Motto
Engaging Learners, Equipping Leaders
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kentucky School For The Deaf is 0.42, which is less 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
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.4%
28%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Green
School Mascot
Colonels
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Kentucky School For The Deaf?
The graduation rate of Kentucky School For The Deaf is 50%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Kentucky School For The Deaf?
72 students attend Kentucky School For The Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Kentucky School For The Deaf students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Kentucky School For The Deaf offer ?
Kentucky School For The Deaf offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kentucky School For The Deaf part of?
Kentucky School For The Deaf is part of Kentucky School For The Deaf School District.
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