School Overview
Cedar Springs Academy, located on the campus of the South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind in Spartanburg, serves as a specialized educational environment designed to meet the unique needs of students who are deaf or hard of hearing, blind or visually impaired, or who have multi-sensory disabilities. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive, high-quality education that focuses on academic achievement, communication development, and the cultivation of independent living skills. By utilizing specialized technology, a tailored curriculum, and low student-to-teacher ratios, the academy ensures that every student has the tools necessary to overcome sensory-related barriers to learning.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Cedar Springs Academy emphasizes the development of the "whole child" through a supportive and inclusive community. The staff consists of professionals trained specifically in the fields of deaf and blind education, ensuring that instructional methods are adapted to each student’s specific sensory needs. Through a blend of rigorous classroom instruction, extracurricular programming, and support services, the school aims to empower its students to reach their full potential and prepare them for successful transitions into post-secondary education, vocational training, or independent life within their communities.
51
Total Students
13.0
Full-Time Teachers
3.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cedar Springs Academy
Demographic Student Count
White18
Hispanic11
Black20
Asian1
Two or More1
  • Black
    20 (39.2 %)
  • White
    18 (35.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (21.6 %)
  • Asian
    1 (2.0 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (2.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Deaf & Blind School
Phone: (864)577-7771
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 51
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 3.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 4
Kindergarten 1
Grade 1 4
Grade 2 4
Grade 3 3
Grade 4 1
Grade 5 2
Grade 6 1
Grade 7 6
Grade 8 4
Grade 9 1
Grade 10 3
Grade 11 8
Grade 12 9

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cedar Springs Academy
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten4
Kindergarten1
Grade 14
Grade 24
Grade 33
Grade 41
Grade 52
Grade 61
Grade 76
Grade 84
Grade 91
Grade 103
Grade 118
Grade 129
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cedar Springs Academy
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female2345.1%
Male2854.9%