The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind were established by an Act of the Legislature on March 3, 1870. The School for the Deaf and the School for the Blind offer comprehensive educational programs for hearing impaired and visually impaired students respectively.
Serving 51 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Wv Schools For The Deaf & 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 is ≤10% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wv Schools For The Deaf & The Blind's student population of 51 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
51 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
13 teachers
Year Founded
1870
School Rankings
Wv Schools For The Deaf & The Blind ranks within the bottom 50% of all 617 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wv Schools For The Deaf & The Blind is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#617 out of 617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
28%
American Indian
2%
n/a
Black
2%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
96%
87%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2013–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(15-16)≥50%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.3%
33.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
50%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wv Schools For The Deaf & The Blind's ranking?
Wv Schools For The Deaf & The Blind is ranked #617 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wv Schools For The Deaf & The Blind?
The graduation rate of Wv Schools For The Deaf & The Blind is 50%, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Wv Schools For The Deaf & The Blind?
51 students attend Wv Schools For The Deaf & The Blind.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Wv Schools For The Deaf & The Blind students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Wv Schools For The Deaf & The Blind offer ?
Wv Schools For The Deaf & The Blind offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wv Schools For The Deaf & The Blind part of?
Wv Schools For The Deaf & The Blind is part of Wv School For The Deaf & Blind School District.
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