SCHOOL FOR DEAF HIGH SCHOOL
School for Deaf High is a public high school that is part of the School for Deaf school district, located in Olathe, KS with about 49 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 13 teachers, School for Deaf High has a student/teacher ratio of about 3:1. 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 Kansas School for the Deaf (KSD), located in Olathe, Kansas, serves as the state’s primary educational institution dedicated to meeting the unique academic and social needs of deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Founded in 1866, the school provides a comprehensive K-12 curriculum that integrates rigorous classroom instruction with a focus on American Sign Language (ASL) and English literacy. By fostering a bilingual-bicultural environment, KSD ensures that students have full access to communication, allowing them to thrive both academically and within the broader deaf community.
Beyond traditional academics, the school emphasizes holistic development by offering a wide range of extracurricular activities, athletics, and residential programs that encourage student independence and leadership. KSD is recognized for its supportive campus culture, where faculty and staff are committed to breaking down communication barriers and preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education or entering the workforce. As a cornerstone of the Kansas deaf community, the institution remains dedicated to empowering students to reach their full potential in an inclusive, language-rich setting.
For more information, contact School for Deaf High at (913) 210-8200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 210-8200
http://www.ksdeaf.org
SCHOOL FOR DEAF HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Olathe, KS with about 49 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Kansas
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Special Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- School for Deaf
- Total Students:
- 49
- Teachers:
- 13.7
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 49 students
- White
- 46.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 24.5%
- Black or African American
- 12.2%
- Two or more races
- 8.2%
- Asian
- 8.2%
- Female
- 46.9%
- Male
- 53.1%
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.