Minnesota State Academy for the Blind is a public school in Faribault, Minnesota, United States. Its mission is the education and life education of blind, visually impaired, and deaf-blind learners from birth to age 21.
Serving 46 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Minnesota State Academy For Blind ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Minnesota State Academy For Blind ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Minnesota State Academy For Blind's student population of 46 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
46 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1866
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Motto
Empowering Every Student to Achieve, Care, and Thrive
School Rankings
The diversity score of Minnesota State Academy For Blind is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
11%
12%
White
80%
60%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.1%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Minnesota State Academy For Blind?
The graduation rate of Minnesota State Academy For Blind is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Minnesota State Academy For Blind?
46 students attend Minnesota State Academy For Blind.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Minnesota State Academy For Blind students are White, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Minnesota State Academy For Blind?
Minnesota State Academy For Blind has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Minnesota State Academy For Blind offer ?
Minnesota State Academy For Blind offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Minnesota State Academy For Blind part of?
Minnesota State Academy For Blind is part of Minnesota State Academies School District.
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