The Kentucky School for the Deaf, located in Danville, Kentucky, United States, is a school that provides education to deaf and hard-of-hearing children from elementary through high school levels. Founded in 1823, it was the first school for the deaf west of the Allegheny Mountains.
Kentucky School For The Deaf serves 77 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in KY)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kentucky School For The Deaf's student population of 77 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
77 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
April 10, 1823
Colors
White, Green
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Engaging Learners, Equipping Leaders
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kentucky School For The Deaf is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
8%
10%
Black
9%
11%
White
78%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Colonels
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Kentucky School For The Deaf?
The graduation rate of Kentucky School For The Deaf is 50%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Kentucky School For The Deaf?
77 students attend Kentucky School For The Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Kentucky School For The Deaf students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Kentucky School For The Deaf offer ?
Kentucky School For The Deaf offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kentucky School For The Deaf part of?
Kentucky School For The Deaf is part of Kentucky School For The Deaf School District.
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