Ohio State School for the Blind is a school located in Columbus, Ohio, United States. It is run by the Ohio Department of Education for blind and visually impaired students across Ohio. It was established in 1837, making it the nation's first public school for the visually impaired.
Ohio State School For The Blind serves 113 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
113 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1837
Colors
Blue, Red
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ohio State School For The Blind is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
21%
17%
White
64%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ohio State School For The Blind?
113 students attend Ohio State School For The Blind.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Ohio State School For The Blind students are White, 21% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ohio State School For The Blind?
Ohio State School For The Blind has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ohio State School For The Blind offer ?
Ohio State School For The Blind offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Ohio State School For The Blind part of?
Ohio State School For The Blind is part of Ohio Deaf And Blind Education Services School District.
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