The Missouri School for the Blind is a school for the blind and visually impaired in St. Louis, Missouri, operated by the State of Missouri. It has served the state of Missouri from the Greater St. Louis area for more than 150 years as a governmental agency of the state of Missouri.
Serving 36 students in grades 9-12, Mo School For The Blind - High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mo School For The Blind - High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mo School For The Blind - High School's student population of 36 students has grown by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 83% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
36 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Year Founded
1851
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mo School For The Blind - High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
25%
15%
White
69%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 37% MO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mo School For The Blind - High School?
The graduation rate of Mo School For The Blind - High School is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mo School For The Blind - High School?
36 students attend Mo School For The Blind - High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Mo School For The Blind - High School students are White, 25% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mo School For The Blind - High School?
Mo School For The Blind - High School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mo School For The Blind - High School offer ?
Mo School For The Blind - High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mo School For The Blind - High School part of?
Mo School For The Blind - High School is part of Mo School For The Blind School District.
In what neighborhood is Mo School For The Blind - High School located?
Mo School For The Blind - High School is located in the Shaw neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO. There are 2 other public schools located in Shaw.
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