ASDB - Tucson Campus

Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (6393)

113 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

The **ASDB Tucson Deaf School (TDS)**, located at 1200 W. Speedway, is a specialized campus operating under the Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (ASDB). The school provides a comprehensive educational environment specifically designed for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. By utilizing a bilingual-bicultural approach, the school fosters academic and social growth through the use of both American Sign Language (ASL) and English, ensuring that students have full access to communication and the curriculum throughout their school day.

Beyond core academics, the Tucson Deaf School is committed to the holistic development of its students by providing a rich extracurricular environment and essential support services. The campus serves as a community hub where students can connect with peers who share similar language and cultural experiences, which is vital for building self-esteem and identity. By integrating specialized instruction with a focus on literacy, technology, and social-emotional learning, the school prepares its students to transition successfully into higher education, the workforce, and active community participation.

113

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ASDB - Tucson Campus
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	64
Black	3
Two or More	1
American Indian	22
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
64 (56.6 %)
White
22 (19.5 %)
American Indian
22 (19.5 %)
Black
3 (2.7 %)
Two or More
1 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (6393)
Phone:	(520)770-3458
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	113
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	No
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

Kindergarten 7

Grade 1 3

Grade 2 7

Grade 3 5

Grade 4 8

Grade 5 9

Grade 6 6

Grade 7 7

Grade 8 8

Grade 9 10

Grade 10 16