The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind is a state-supported boarding school for deaf and blind children established in 1885, in St. Augustine, Florida, United States.
Serving 93 students in grades 9-12, Blind High School (Fsdb) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 93 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blind High School (Fsdb) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Blind High School (Fsdb)'s student population of 93 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
93 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
1885
School Calendar
School Motto
Do More. Be More. Achieve More.
School Rankings
Blind High School (Fsdb) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blind High School (Fsdb) is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3078 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
25%
38%
Black
16%
21%
White
48%
34%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Deaf/Blind School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Dragons (deaf Department) And Cobras (blind Department)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blind High School (Fsdb)'s ranking?
Blind High School (Fsdb) is ranked #3078 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blind High School (Fsdb)?
The graduation rate of Blind High School (Fsdb) is 80%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Blind High School (Fsdb)?
93 students attend Blind High School (Fsdb).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Blind High School (Fsdb) students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blind High School (Fsdb)?
Blind High School (Fsdb) has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Blind High School (Fsdb) offer ?
Blind High School (Fsdb) offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blind High School (Fsdb) part of?
Blind High School (Fsdb) is part of Deaf/Blind School District.
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