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 46 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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
New York State School For The Deaf's student population of 46 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
46 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1875
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of New York State School For The Deaf is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. 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
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Trojans
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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?
46 students attend New York State School For The Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of New York State School For The Deaf students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
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 10/10/2025
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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