The South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind is a school in unincorporated Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States, near Spartanburg and with a Spartanburg postal address. It was founded in 1849 by the Reverend Newton Pinckney Walker as a private school for students who were deaf.
Serving 23 students in grades 9-12, Sc School For The Blind 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 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sc School For The Blind High School's student population of 23 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
23 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1849
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sc School For The Blind High School is 0.67, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
13%
15%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
35%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
83.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13%
25.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
50%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Green
School Mascot
Hornet
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 41% SC state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sc School For The Blind High School?
The graduation rate of Sc School For The Blind High School is 50%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Sc School For The Blind High School?
23 students attend Sc School For The Blind High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Sc School For The Blind High School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sc School For The Blind High School?
Sc School For The Blind High School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sc School For The Blind High School offer ?
Sc School For The Blind High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sc School For The Blind High School part of?
Sc School For The Blind High School is part of Deaf & Blind School District.
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