Serving 21 students in grades 6-8, Ohio School For The Deaf ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
21 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≥50%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≥50%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
10%
17%
White
71%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Ohio School For The Deaf School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH 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 61% OH state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% OH state average).
How many students attend Ohio School For The Deaf?
21 students attend Ohio School For The Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Ohio School For The Deaf students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ohio School For The Deaf?
Ohio School For The Deaf has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ohio School For The Deaf offer ?
Ohio School For The Deaf offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ohio School For The Deaf part of?
Ohio School For The Deaf is part of Ohio School For The Deaf School District.
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