The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind were established by an Act of the Legislature on March 3, 1870. The School for the Deaf and the School for the Blind offer comprehensive educational programs for hearing impaired and visually impaired students respectively.
Serving 50 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Wv School For The Deaf & The Blind ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wv School For The Deaf & The Blind ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Wv School For The Deaf & The Blind's student population of 50 students has grown by 51% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
50 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
13 teachers
Year Founded
1870
First Day of School
Sun. Aug 24, 2025
Last Day of School
Fri. May 15, 2026
School Rankings
Wv School For The Deaf & The Blind ranks within the bottom 50% of all 617 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wv School For The Deaf & The Blind is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#617 out of 617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
2%
4%
White
96%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)≥50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wv School For The Deaf & The Blind's ranking?
Wv School For The Deaf & The Blind is ranked #617 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wv School For The Deaf & The Blind?
The graduation rate of Wv School For The Deaf & The Blind is 50%, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Wv School For The Deaf & The Blind?
50 students attend Wv School For The Deaf & The Blind.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Wv School For The Deaf & The Blind students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Wv School For The Deaf & The Blind offer ?
Wv School For The Deaf & The Blind offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wv School For The Deaf & The Blind part of?
Wv School For The Deaf & The Blind is part of Wv Schools For The Deaf And The Blind School District.
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