Very Good
#624 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 34% in state
Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind High
High School · Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind-staunton · Staunton, VA
A Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind-staunton high school where students score 41 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 2069, Staunton, VA 24402
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 25% proficient (2019)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind High score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 2-year record (2018–2019).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2018-2019) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2018-2019)
Based on 4 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,690/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
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4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind-staunton
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind High is listed in Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind-Staunton; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind High
Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind High is a public high school in Staunton, VA, part of Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind-staunton, serving approximately 34 students in grades 9th-12th with a 2.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #624 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2019) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind High
What grades does Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind High serve?
Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind High?
Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind High has an enrollment of approximately 34 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind High?
The student-teacher ratio at Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind High is 2.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind High rank in VA?
Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind High ranks #624 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind High's MySchoolScout rating?
Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind High has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2019) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2019).
Is Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind High a charter school?
No, Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind High a Title I school?
No, Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind High?
88.2% of students at Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 34
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Staunton city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.5%
- Phone
- (540) 332-9014
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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