The Ohio School for the Deaf is a school located in Columbus, Ohio. It is run by the Ohio Department of Education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students across Ohio. It was established on October 16, 1829, making it the fifth oldest residential school in the country.
Ohio School For The Deaf serves 127 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ohio School For The Deaf's student population of 127 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
127 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
October 16, 1829
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ohio School For The Deaf is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
12%
8%
Black
20%
17%
White
53%
65%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Spartan
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ohio School For The Deaf?
127 students attend Ohio School For The Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Ohio School For The Deaf students are White, 20% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ohio School For The Deaf?
Ohio School For The Deaf has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ohio School For The Deaf offer ?
Ohio School For The Deaf offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Ohio School For The Deaf part of?
Ohio School For The Deaf is part of Ohio Deaf And Blind Education Services School District.
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