MN ACADEMY FOR THE BLIND
MN ACADEMY FOR THE BLIND is a public school that is part of the MINNESOTA STATE ACADEMIES school district, located in FARIBAULT, MN with about 60 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 14 teachers, MN ACADEMY FOR THE BLIND has a student/teacher ratio of about 4:1. 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 Minnesota State Academy for the Blind (MSAB), located in Faribault, is a specialized educational institution dedicated to serving students who are blind, visually impaired, or deafblind from birth through age 21. As a state-run residential and day school, MSAB provides a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside specialized instruction in the "Expanded Core Curriculum." This unique programming focuses on essential life skills for students with vision loss, including Braille literacy, orientation and mobility training, assistive technology proficiency, and independent living skills.
Beyond academics, the academy serves as a vital resource hub for the state, offering outreach services and support to students attending their local public schools throughout Minnesota. The campus provides a supportive, inclusive environment where students have access to specialized materials and a community of peers and educators who understand the unique challenges of living with visual impairment. By blending traditional classroom learning with essential compensatory skills, the Minnesota State Academy for the Blind prepares its students for personal independence, post-secondary education, and successful career integration.
For more information, contact MN ACADEMY FOR THE BLIND at (507) 412-5200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
FARIBAULT, MN 55021-0308
(507) 412-5200
MN ACADEMY FOR THE BLIND is a public school in FARIBAULT, MN with about 60 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Minnesota
School Details
- Level:
-
Other
(Special Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- MINNESOTA STATE ACADEMIES
- Total Students:
- 60
- Teachers:
- 14
- 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 60 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MN ACADEMY FOR THE BLIND is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.
- White
- 86.7%
- Black or African American
- 8.3%
- Two or more races
- 1.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.7%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- Female
- 60.0%
- Male
- 40.0%
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.