The New York State School for the Deaf was founded in Rome, New York, in 1874 by Alphonso Johnson, a graduate and former teacher of the NY Institution for the Deaf. The school now operates under the New York State Board of Regents.
New York State School For The Deaf serves 53 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 86%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 53 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New York State School For The Deaf ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
New York State School For The Deaf's student population of 53 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
53 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
1875
School Rankings
The diversity score of New York State School For The Deaf is 0.39, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥50%
86%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥50%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
9%
30%
Black
8%
16%
White
77%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Trojans
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 86% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% NY state average).
How many students attend New York State School For The Deaf?
53 students attend New York State School For The Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of New York State School For The Deaf students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New York State School For The Deaf?
New York State School For The Deaf has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does New York State School For The Deaf offer ?
New York State School For The Deaf offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New York State School For The Deaf part of?
New York State School For The Deaf is part of New York State School For The Deaf School District.
School Reviews
3 3/27/2020
The majority of the teachers are NOT certified in Education of the Deaf. The majority of teachers are not able to sign fluently. Students in this school read at a level lower than the national average (3rd-4th grade level) for students who are Deaf or hard of hearing. Disappointed that my child attended this school and lost valuable time.
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