Serving 76 students in grades 7-12, State School For The Blind ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 35% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
76 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)21-39%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-59%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
21%
17%
White
65%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≤20%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Ohio School For The Blind School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% OH state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of State School For The Blind?
The graduation rate of State School For The Blind is 20%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 84%.
How many students attend State School For The Blind?
76 students attend State School For The Blind.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of State School For The Blind students are White, 21% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of State School For The Blind?
State School For The Blind has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does State School For The Blind offer ?
State School For The Blind offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is State School For The Blind part of?
State School For The Blind is part of Ohio School For The Blind School District.
In what neighborhood is State School For The Blind located?
State School For The Blind is located in the Sharon Heights neighborhood of Columbus, OH. There are 1 other public schools located in Sharon Heights.
