JEAN MASSIEU SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
Jean Massieu School for the Deaf is a public school that is part of the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind school district, located in SALT LAKE CITY, UT with about 75 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade.
The **Jean Massieu School for the Deaf (JMS)**, located in Salt Lake City, Utah, is a specialized public charter school dedicated to providing high-quality education for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Named after Jean Massieu, a famous 18th-century French educator of the deaf, the school operates with a mission to foster academic excellence while honoring Deaf culture and language. It serves as a vital resource for families in the region, offering a curriculum that is accessible and tailored to the unique communication needs of its student body.
At the core of the school's philosophy is a commitment to bilingual education, utilizing both American Sign Language (ASL) and English to ensure students achieve strong cognitive and linguistic development. The school provides a supportive, immersive environment where students can interact with both deaf and hearing peers and staff who are proficient in ASL. By blending rigorous academic standards with a focus on self-advocacy and cultural identity, the Jean Massieu School strives to empower its students to become confident, contributing members of both the Deaf community and the broader society.
For more information, contact Jean Massieu School for the Deaf at (801) 302-1900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84106
(801) 302-1900
JEAN MASSIEU SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF is a public school in SALT LAKE CITY, UT with about 75 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Utah
School Details
- Level:
-
Other
(Special Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
- Total Students:
- 75
- Teachers:
- 0
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- 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 75 students
- White
- 58.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 28.0%
- Black or African American
- 6.7%
- Asian
- 4.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.3%
- Female
- 49.3%
- Male
- 50.7%
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.