Serving 25 students in grades 9-12, Sc School For The Deaf High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in SC)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sc School For The Deaf High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sc School For The Deaf High School's student population of 25 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
25 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sc School For The Deaf High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
2%
Hispanic
12%
12%
Black
32%
32%
White
36%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC 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 44% SC state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sc School For The Deaf High School?
The graduation rate of Sc School For The Deaf High School is 50%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Sc School For The Deaf High School?
25 students attend Sc School For The Deaf High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Sc School For The Deaf High School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sc School For The Deaf High School?
Sc School For The Deaf High School has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sc School For The Deaf High School offer ?
Sc School For The Deaf High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sc School For The Deaf High School part of?
Sc School For The Deaf High School is part of Deaf & Blind School District.
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