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 65 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Virginia School For The Deaf And The Blind 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 2:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- 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
School Overview
Virginia School For The Deaf And The Blind's student population of 65 students has grown by 71% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 123% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
65 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
1838, Staunton, VA
School Rankings
The diversity score of Virginia School For The Deaf And The Blind is 0.65, 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
2:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
8%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
14%
21%
White
55%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.9%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA 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 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 The Blind?
The graduation rate of Virginia School For The Deaf And The Blind is 50%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Virginia School For The Deaf And The Blind?
65 students attend Virginia School For The Deaf And The Blind.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Virginia School For The Deaf And The Blind students are White, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Virginia School For The Deaf And The Blind?
Virginia School For The Deaf And The Blind has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Virginia School For The Deaf And The Blind offer ?
Virginia School For The Deaf And The Blind offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Virginia School For The Deaf And The Blind part of?
Virginia School For The Deaf And The Blind is part of Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind-Staunton School District.
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