The Illinois School for the Visually Impaired, located in Jacksonville, Illinois, is a state-operated pre-kindergarten, elementary and high school for the blind and visually impaired.
Il Sch For The Visually Impaired ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students (19-20)
49 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
1849
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)6%
26%
Black
(19-20)4%
17%
White
(19-20)88%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)2%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
47%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
21%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Warrior
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 28% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Il Sch For The Visually Impaired?
49 students attend Il Sch For The Visually Impaired.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Il Sch For The Visually Impaired students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Il Sch For The Visually Impaired offer ?
Il Sch For The Visually Impaired offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Il Sch For The Visually Impaired part of?
Il Sch For The Visually Impaired is part of Department Of Human Services School District.
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