The North Carolina School for the Deaf is a state-supported residential school for deaf children established in 1894, in Morganton, North Carolina, US.
Nc School For The Deaf serves 64 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nc School For The Deaf's student population of 64 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
64 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
1894
School Calendar
School Motto
Every student matters, every moment counts.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Nc School For The Deaf is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
15:1
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
28%
22%
Black
21%
24%
White
42%
42%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
72%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue
School Mascot
Bear
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Nc School For The Deaf?
64 students attend Nc School For The Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Nc School For The Deaf students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nc School For The Deaf?
Nc School For The Deaf has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Nc School For The Deaf offer ?
Nc School For The Deaf offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nc School For The Deaf part of?
Nc School For The Deaf is part of Nc School For The Deaf School District.
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