Serving 40 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ohio School For The Deaf ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 83%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Ohio School For The Deaf ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
40 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)21-39%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)21-39%
83%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
10%
17%
White
65%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Ohio School For The Deaf School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% OH state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% OH state average).
How many students attend Ohio School For The Deaf?
40 students attend Ohio School For The Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Ohio School For The Deaf students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ohio School For The Deaf?
Ohio School For The Deaf has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ohio School For The Deaf offer ?
Ohio School For The Deaf offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ohio School For The Deaf part of?
Ohio School For The Deaf is part of Ohio School For The Deaf School District.
In what neighborhood is Ohio School For The Deaf located?
Ohio School For The Deaf is located in the Sharon Heights neighborhood of Columbus, OH. There are 1 other public schools located in Sharon Heights.
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