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School For Blind High School

1100 State Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66102
Kansas State School for the Blind is a fully accredited public high school located in Kansas City, Kansas, U.S., serving students in grades Pre-K through 12. The school was established in 1867. It is located on 10 acres located in downtown Kansas City, Kansas.
School For Blind High School serves 11 students in grades 7-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%).
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 Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 11 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : <50% (Top 20% in KS)
  • 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:

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.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
11 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Year Founded
1867
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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.
This School
State Level (KS)
<50%
31%
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
0.63
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
27%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Eagle
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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 11 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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