The Arkansas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, is a state-run public school in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, serving blind and vision impaired students of kindergarten through high school grades through residential, day school, and part-time enrollment programs.
Serving 37 students in grades 7-12, Ark. School For The Blind High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ark. School For The Blind High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ark. School For The Blind High School's student population of 37 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
37 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1859
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ark. School For The Blind High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ark. School For The Blind High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#555 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
22%
19%
White
65%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lion
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ark. School For The Blind High School's ranking?
Ark. School For The Blind High School is ranked #555 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ark. School For The Blind High School?
The graduation rate of Ark. School For The Blind High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Ark. School For The Blind High School?
37 students attend Ark. School For The Blind High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Ark. School For The Blind High School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ark. School For The Blind High School?
Ark. School For The Blind High School has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ark. School For The Blind High School offer ?
Ark. School For The Blind High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ark. School For The Blind High School part of?
Ark. School For The Blind High School is part of Ark. School For The Blind School District.
In what neighborhood is Ark. School For The Blind High School located?
Ark. School For The Blind High School is located in the Capitol View Stifft Station neighborhood of Little Rock, AR. There are 2 other public schools located in Capitol View Stifft Station.
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