Kentucky School For The Deaf serves 77 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kentucky School For The Deaf ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Kentucky School For The Deaf's student population of 77 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
School Mascot
Colonels
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
77 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1823
School Colors
White, Green
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kentucky School For The Deaf is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
8%
10%
Black
9%
11%
White
78%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Kentucky School For The Deaf?
The graduation rate of Kentucky School For The Deaf is 50%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Kentucky School For The Deaf?
77 students attend Kentucky School For The Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Kentucky School For The Deaf students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Kentucky School For The Deaf offer ?
Kentucky School For The Deaf offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kentucky School For The Deaf part of?
Kentucky School For The Deaf is part of Kentucky School For The Deaf School District.
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