Washington State School For The Blind
Tel:
(360) 696-6321
- Washington State School For The Blind serves 39 students in grades 6-13.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Washington State School For The Blind placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Top Placements
Washington State School For The Blind places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Washington State School For The Blind's student population of 39 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-13 |
| Total Students | 39 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | n/a |
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School Comparison
- Washington State School For The Blind is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,039 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Washington State School For The Blind is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1966 out of 2039 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 51% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21-39% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 18:1 |
| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 23% |
| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 70% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | 5% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 8% |
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate (16-17) | ≥50% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 58% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Office Of The Governor (Sch For Blind) School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Washington State School For The Blind is Hudson's Bay High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Washington State School For The Deaf (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Harney Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Vancouver Hudson's Bay High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,231 student
0.4 miles
1601 E Mcloughlin Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98663
(360) 313-4400 0.4 9-12 1,231 - Vancouver Gate Program Special Education School
Magnet School
Grades: 12 | 32 students
0.5 miles
3100 E 18th St
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 313-1050 0.5 12 32 - Vancouver Harney Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 670 students
0.5 miles
3212 E Evergreen Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 313-2000 0.5 K-5 670 - Vancouver Washington State School For The Deaf Grades: PK-12 | 92 students
0.5 miles
611 Grand Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 418-0401 0.5 PK-12 92 - Vancouver Minnehaha Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 531 students
0.6 miles
2800 Ne 54th St
Vancouver, WA 98663
(360) 313-2500 0.6 K-5 531
School Reviews
| 4 WSSB is the best school for the blind in the country! Definitely want to check this out if you live in the PNW or are looking for a progressive, supportive, and caring environment for 6-12 graders who are blind or visually impaired. Top-notch! - Posted by Parent - Mr. M |
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