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 32 students in grades 7-12, Arkansas 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 39%). 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 3:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- 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
Arkansas School For The Blind High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Arkansas School For The Blind High School's student population of 32 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
32 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Arkansas School For The Blind High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arkansas School For The Blind High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#538 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
28%
19%
White
60%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lion
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arkansas School For The Blind High School's ranking?
Arkansas School For The Blind High School is ranked #538 out of 989 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 39% 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 Arkansas School For The Blind High School?
The graduation rate of Arkansas School For The Blind High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Arkansas School For The Blind High School?
32 students attend Arkansas School For The Blind High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Arkansas School For The Blind High School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arkansas School For The Blind High School?
Arkansas School For The Blind High School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Arkansas School For The Blind High School offer ?
Arkansas School For The Blind High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Arkansas School For The Blind High School part of?
Arkansas School For The Blind High School is part of Arkansas School For The Blind School District.
In what neighborhood is Arkansas School For The Blind High School located?
Arkansas 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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