School For Blind High School serves 11 students in grades 7-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School For Blind High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School For Blind High School's student population of 11 students has declined by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
School Mascot
Eagle
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
11 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Year Founded
1867
School Rankings
The diversity score of School For Blind High School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
18%
22%
Black
9%
7%
White
55%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
27%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend School For Blind High School?
11 students attend School For Blind High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of School For Blind High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School For Blind High School?
School For Blind High School has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does School For Blind High School offer ?
School For Blind High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is School For Blind High School part of?
School For Blind High School is part of School For Blind School District.
In what neighborhood is School For Blind High School located?
School For Blind High School is located in the Riverview neighborhood of Kansas City, KS. There are 5 other public schools located in Riverview.
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