The Kentucky School for the Blind is an educational facility for blind and visually impaired students from Kentucky who are aged up to 21. The school provides a dormitory setting for its students. KSB is a member of the North Central Association of Schools for the Blind.
Kentucky School For The Blind serves 64 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in KY)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kentucky School For The Blind ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Kentucky School For The Blind's student population of 64 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
64 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1839
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kentucky School For The Blind is 0.64, which is more 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
17%
2%
Hispanic
8%
10%
Black
15%
11%
White
55%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
16%
6%
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 Blind?
The graduation rate of Kentucky School For The Blind is 50%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Kentucky School For The Blind?
64 students attend Kentucky School For The Blind.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Kentucky School For The Blind students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Kentucky School For The Blind offer ?
Kentucky School For The Blind offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kentucky School For The Blind part of?
Kentucky School For The Blind is part of Kentucky School For The Blind School District.
In what neighborhood is Kentucky School For The Blind located?
Kentucky School For The Blind is located in the Clifton neighborhood of Louisville, KY.
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