The Ohio School for the Deaf is a school located in Columbus, Ohio. It is run by the Ohio Department of Education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students across Ohio. It was established on October 16, 1829, making it the fifth oldest residential school in the country.
Ohio School For The Deaf serves 125 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 125 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
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School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
125 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
1829
Colors
White, Royal blue
The diversity score of Ohio School For The Deaf is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
20%
17%
White
56%
66%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend Ohio School For The Deaf?
125 students attend Ohio School For The Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Ohio School For The Deaf students are White, 20% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ohio School For The Deaf?
Ohio School For The Deaf has a student ration of 4:1, 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 Kindergarten-12
What school district is Ohio School For The Deaf part of?
Ohio School For The Deaf is part of Ohio Deaf And Blind Education Services School District.
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