Montana School for the Deaf & Blind is a boarding K–12 school in Great Falls, Montana, for deaf and blind students. The school takes full-time students and students who split time between regular school district schools and MSDB. The dormitories are intended for students living outside of the Great Falls area.
Mt Sch For Deaf & Blnd High School serves 13 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt Sch For Deaf & Blnd High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mt Sch For Deaf & Blnd High School's student population of 13 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
13 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mt Sch For Deaf & Blnd High School is 0.47, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
12:1
American Indian
23%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
6%
Black
8%
1%
White
69%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mt Sch For Deaf & Blnd High School?
13 students attend Mt Sch For Deaf & Blnd High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Mt Sch For Deaf & Blnd High School students are White, 23% of students are American Indian, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt Sch For Deaf & Blnd High School?
Mt Sch For Deaf & Blnd High School has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mt Sch For Deaf & Blnd High School offer ?
Mt Sch For Deaf & Blnd High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mt Sch For Deaf & Blnd High School part of?
Mt Sch For Deaf & Blnd High School is part of Mont Sch For Deaf Blind School District.
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