Serving 77 students in grades 7-12, State School For The Blind ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 55%).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Math Proficiency: 21-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
State School For The Blind ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
State School For The Blind's student population of 77 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
77 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of State School For The Blind is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)21-39%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-59%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
7%
Black
25%
17%
White
61%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% OH state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of State School For The Blind?
The graduation rate of State School For The Blind is 20%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 84%.
How many students attend State School For The Blind?
77 students attend State School For The Blind.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of State School For The Blind students are White, 25% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does State School For The Blind offer ?
State School For The Blind offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is State School For The Blind part of?
State School For The Blind is part of Ohio School For The Blind School District.
In what neighborhood is State School For The Blind located?
State School For The Blind is located in the Sharon Heights neighborhood of Columbus, OH. There are 1 other public schools located in Sharon Heights.
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