Serving 40 students in grades 9-12, Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in 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 <50% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 78%).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind High School's student population of 40 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
40 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind High School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
7%
Hispanic
13%
19%
Black
25%
22%
White
47%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
89%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% VA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind High School?
The graduation rate of Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind High School is 50%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind High School?
40 students attend Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind High School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind High School offer ?
Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind High School part of?
Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind High School is part of Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind-Staunton School District.
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