Serving 34 students in grades 9-12, Mo School For The Blind - High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mo School For The Blind - High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mo School For The Blind - High School's student population of 34 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
34 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mo School For The Blind - High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mo School For The Blind - High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#522 out of 2092 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
18%
15%
White
76%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
24%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mo School For The Blind - High School's ranking?
Mo School For The Blind - High School is ranked #522 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mo School For The Blind - High School?
The graduation rate of Mo School For The Blind - High School is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mo School For The Blind - High School?
34 students attend Mo School For The Blind - High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Mo School For The Blind - High School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mo School For The Blind - High School?
Mo School For The Blind - High School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mo School For The Blind - High School offer ?
Mo School For The Blind - High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mo School For The Blind - High School part of?
Mo School For The Blind - High School is part of Mo School For The Blind School District.
In what neighborhood is Mo School For The Blind - High School located?
Mo School For The Blind - High School is located in the Shaw neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO. There are 2 other public schools located in Shaw.
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