STATE SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND

State School For The Blind is a public elementary school with about 39 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade.

The Ohio State School For The Blind (OSSB), located in Columbus, is a specialized educational institution dedicated to providing comprehensive academic and life-skills training for students who are blind or visually impaired. As a public residential and day school, it serves students from preschool through age 22, offering a curriculum that aligns with Ohio’s state academic standards while integrating specialized instruction in areas such as Braille literacy, orientation and mobility, and the use of assistive technology.

Beyond traditional classroom academics, the school places a strong emphasis on the "Expanded Core Curriculum," which focuses on the unique needs of visually impaired students to ensure they develop the independence necessary for adulthood. The campus environment is designed to be fully accessible, fostering a supportive community where students can participate in extracurricular activities, athletics, and social opportunities tailored to their specific needs. By combining specialized instruction with a focus on personal empowerment, the school aims to prepare its students for successful transitions into post-secondary education, the workforce, and community life.

For more information, contact State School For The Blind at (614) 752-1359 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5220 N High St
Columbus, OH 43214-1240
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STATE SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND is a public school in Columbus, OH with about 39 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Ohio

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
(Special Education School)
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
39
Teachers:
0
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 39 students

White
53.8%
Black or African American
25.6%
Asian
7.7%
Two or more races
7.7%
Hispanic/Latino
5.1%

Female
56.4%
Male
43.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.