Ohio School For The Deaf

21 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

The Ohio School for the Deaf (OSD), located in Columbus, is a state-funded educational institution dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic and social environment for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Serving students from preschool through high school, the school utilizes a bilingual approach, incorporating both American Sign Language (ASL) and English to ensure full communication access. By fostering an immersive linguistic environment, OSD allows students to engage deeply with their curriculum while developing strong self-advocacy skills and a sense of community identity.

Beyond its core academic program, the school offers a wide array of extracurricular activities, athletics, and residential life options that promote personal growth and independence. The campus is designed to be a hub for the Deaf community in Ohio, emphasizing cultural awareness alongside traditional educational benchmarks. With a commitment to preparing students for life after graduation—whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce—the Ohio School for the Deaf plays a vital role in providing equitable learning opportunities and support services for its students across the state.

Total Students

4.0

Full-Time Teachers

5.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ohio School For The Deaf
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	1
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	2

White
15 (71.4 %)
Black
2 (9.5 %)
Two or More
2 (9.5 %)
Hispanic
1 (4.8 %)
Asian
1 (4.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Ohio School For The Deaf
Phone:	(614)728-1424
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	21
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.2
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

Grade 6 8

Grade 7 7

Grade 8 6