Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired

School Overview
The Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired (LSVI), located on Brightside Lane in Baton Rouge, serves as a specialized educational institution dedicated to empowering students who are blind or visually impaired. As a state-operated school, it offers a comprehensive academic curriculum tailored to meet the unique learning needs of its students, ranging from preschool through high school. The school focuses on providing an inclusive and supportive environment where students can master essential skills, such as Braille literacy, orientation and mobility, and the use of assistive technology, all while meeting the rigorous standards of Louisiana’s educational requirements.

Beyond traditional academics, LSVI places a strong emphasis on the "Expanded Core Curriculum," which is designed to foster independence and self-advocacy in daily life. Through a combination of small class sizes, individualized education programs (IEPs), and specialized extracurricular activities, the school prepares its students for personal success and long-term career readiness. By bridging the gap between clinical support and classroom instruction, LSVI plays a vital role in ensuring that visually impaired youth across the state have the resources and confidence necessary to lead productive, independent lives.
57
Total Students
3.0
Full-Time Teachers
19.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired
Demographic Student Count
White11
Hispanic5
Black37
Asian1
Two or More3
  • Black
    37 (64.9 %)
  • White
    11 (19.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (8.8 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (5.3 %)
  • Asian
    1 (1.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: LA Schools for the Deaf and Visually Impaired
Phone: (225)757-3482
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 57
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.0
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 6
Grade 1 3
Grade 2 1
Grade 3 4
Grade 4 4
Grade 5 6
Grade 6 7
Grade 7 3
Grade 8 6
Grade 9 5
Grade 10 4
Grade 11 3
Grade 12 5

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten6
Grade 13
Grade 21
Grade 34
Grade 44
Grade 56
Grade 67
Grade 73
Grade 86
Grade 95
Grade 104
Grade 113
Grade 125
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female2136.8%
Male3663.2%
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