Serving 55 students in grades 1-12, West Virginia School For The Blind ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
55 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
27%
American Indian
2%
n/a
Black
3%
4%
White
93%
87%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted20%
17.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% WV state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% WV state average).
How many students attend West Virginia School For The Blind?
55 students attend West Virginia School For The Blind.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of West Virginia School For The Blind students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does West Virginia School For The Blind offer ?
West Virginia School For The Blind offers enrollment in grades 1-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is West Virginia School For The Blind part of?
West Virginia School For The Blind is part of West Virginia Schools For The Deaf And The Blind.
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