Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired is a PK–12 state-operated school located at 2888 Brightside Lane in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States. The school has both blind and other visually impaired students, and shares its campus with the Louisiana School for the Deaf. It has dormitory facilities.
Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired serves 61 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
61 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
The diversity score of Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
11%
11%
Black
64%
41%
White
18%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Troy
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired?
61 students attend Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired students are Black, 18% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired?
Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired offer ?
Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired part of?
Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired is part of Special School District.
In what neighborhood is Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired located?
Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired is located in the Highlands And Perkins neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA. There are 14 other public schools located in Highlands And Perkins.
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