ARK. SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND HIGH SCHOOL

ARK. SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND H.S. is a Title I public high school that is part of the ARKANSAS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND school district, located in LITTLE ROCK, AR with about 48 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, ARK. SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND H.S. has a student/teacher ratio of about 2:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Arkansas School for the Blind (ASB) High School, located in Little Rock, is a specialized educational institution dedicated to providing comprehensive instruction for students who are blind or visually impaired. As a state-supported school, its primary mission is to foster academic excellence, independence, and personal growth for its students from across Arkansas. By offering a specialized curriculum that incorporates Braille instruction, orientation and mobility training, and assistive technology, the school ensures that its students are fully equipped to navigate the world and succeed in their post-secondary endeavors.

Beyond traditional classroom academics, the Arkansas School for the Blind places a strong emphasis on the "Expanded Core Curriculum," which addresses the unique needs of visually impaired learners, such as social interaction skills, career education, and independent living skills. The campus provides a supportive community environment that includes residential programs for students who live outside of the Little Rock area. Through a combination of rigorous education, extracurricular opportunities, and a focus on self-advocacy, ASB prepares its high school students to transition into higher education, vocational training, or the workforce with confidence and proficiency.

For more information, contact ARK. SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND H.S. at (501) 296-1810 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.