Kansas State School for the Blind is a fully accredited public high school located in Kansas City, Kansas, U.S., serving students in grades Pre-K through 12. The school was established in 1867. It is located on 10 acres located in downtown Kansas City, Kansas.
School For Blind High School serves 27 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20% in KS)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School For Blind High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
School For Blind High School's student population of 27 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
27 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Year Founded
1867
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of School For Blind High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
23%
Black
4%
7%
White
74%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)85.2%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
27%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend School For Blind High School?
27 students attend School For Blind High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of School For Blind High School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School For Blind High School?
School For Blind High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does School For Blind High School offer ?
School For Blind High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is School For Blind High School part of?
School For Blind High School is part of School For Blind School District.
In what neighborhood is School For Blind High School located?
School For Blind High School is located in the Riverview neighborhood of Kansas City, KS. There are 5 other public schools located in Riverview.
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