HL Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind

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41 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

The Southwest Alabama Regional School for the Deaf and Blind, located in Mobile, Alabama, serves as a specialized educational facility dedicated to meeting the unique learning needs of students with sensory impairments. Operating under the umbrella of the Mobile County Public School System, the school provides a tailored environment where students who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, or visually impaired can receive instruction that focuses on both academic achievement and the development of essential life skills.

The school emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach, utilizing specialized curricula and assistive technologies to bridge communication and accessibility gaps. By fostering a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, the institution aims to empower its students to achieve greater independence, helping them navigate their educational journey and prepare for future success both within and beyond the classroom.

Total Students

8.6

Full-Time Teachers

4.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HL Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	2
Black	19
Two or More	2

Black
19 (46.3 %)
White
18 (43.9 %)
Hispanic
2 (4.9 %)
Two or More
2 (4.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mobile County
Phone:	(251)221-5454
Website:	http://regional.mcs.schoolinsites.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	41
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	4.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	21
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 16

Kindergarten 8

Grade 1 4

Grade 2 3

Grade 3 4

Grade 4 6

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HL Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	16
Kindergarten	8
Grade 1	4
Grade 2	3
Grade 3	4
Grade 4	6

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HL Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	27	65.9%
Male	14	34.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)