School for Blind High
11 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
The Kansas State School for the Blind (KSSB), located in Kansas City, Kansas, serves as a vital educational resource for students across the state who are blind or visually impaired. As a specialized institution, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes both rigorous academics and the development of essential life skills. Their approach focuses on the "Expanded Core Curriculum," which includes instruction in Braille, orientation and mobility, assistive technology, and independent living skills, ensuring that students are empowered to navigate the world with confidence and autonomy.
Beyond traditional classroom instruction, KSSB acts as a statewide outreach center, offering support, consultations, and specialized training to students, families, and local school districts throughout Kansas. By fostering a supportive community environment, the school prepares its students for successful transitions into post-secondary education, the workforce, and community life. Through its commitment to accessibility and inclusive education, KSSB plays a crucial role in removing barriers and helping visually impaired youth reach their full potential.
Beyond traditional classroom instruction, KSSB acts as a statewide outreach center, offering support, consultations, and specialized training to students, families, and local school districts throughout Kansas. By fostering a supportive community environment, the school prepares its students for successful transitions into post-secondary education, the workforce, and community life. Through its commitment to accessibility and inclusive education, KSSB plays a crucial role in removing barriers and helping visually impaired youth reach their full potential.
11
Total Students
4.5
Full-Time Teachers
2.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic | 3 |
| Black | 1 |
| Two or More | 2 |
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White5 (45.5 %)
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Hispanic3 (27.3 %)
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Two or More2 (18.2 %)
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Black1 (9.1 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Special Education School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | School for Blind |
| Phone: | (913)305-3000 |
| Website: | http://kssb.net |
| Grade Range: | 7th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 11 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 4.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 2.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 4 |
Grades Taught
Grade 7
3
Grade 8
1
Grade 10
4
Grade 11
1
Grade 12
2
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 3 |
| Grade 8 | 1 |
| Grade 10 | 4 |
| Grade 11 | 1 |
| Grade 12 | 2 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 5 | 45.5% |
| Male | 6 | 54.5% |
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