The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind, located in Staunton, Virginia, United States, is an institution for educating deaf and blind children, first established in 1839 by an act of the Virginia General Assembly.
Serving 34 students in grades 9-12, Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind High School's student population of 34 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
34 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
1838
School Rankings
The diversity score of Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
8%
Hispanic
9%
19%
Black
20%
22%
White
59%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 82% VA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind High School?
The graduation rate of Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind High School is 50%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind High School?
34 students attend Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind High School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind High School?
Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind High School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind High School offer ?
Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind High School part of?
Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind High School is part of Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind-Staunton School District.
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