Serving 100 students in grades 9-12, Blind High School (Fsdb) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blind High School (Fsdb) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Blind High School (Fsdb)'s student population of 100 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
100 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Blind High School (Fsdb) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blind High School (Fsdb) is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2914 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
26%
37%
Black
13%
21%
White
55%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blind High School (Fsdb)'s ranking?
Blind High School (Fsdb) is ranked #2914 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blind High School (Fsdb)?
The graduation rate of Blind High School (Fsdb) is 80%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Blind High School (Fsdb)?
100 students attend Blind High School (Fsdb).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Blind High School (Fsdb) students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blind High School (Fsdb)?
Blind High School (Fsdb) has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Blind High School (Fsdb) offer ?
Blind High School (Fsdb) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Blind High School (Fsdb) part of?
Blind High School (Fsdb) is part of Deaf/Blind School District.
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