Tenn School For Blind
127 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
The Tennessee School for the Blind (TSB), located in Nashville, serves as a specialized educational institution dedicated to empowering students who are blind or visually impaired, including those with multiple disabilities. Serving students from preschool through age 21, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum that mirrors state academic standards while integrating specialized instruction in areas such as Braille literacy, orientation and mobility, assistive technology, and independent living skills. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, TSB aims to equip students with the tools and self-advocacy skills necessary to reach their full potential and achieve independence in their personal and professional lives.
Beyond its core academic offerings, TSB functions as a vital resource hub for the state of Tennessee. The school offers a variety of residential and day-program options, ensuring accessibility for students across the region. Additionally, TSB extends its expertise to the wider community by providing outreach services, professional development for educators, and consultations for local school districts to help them better serve visually impaired students within their own communities. Through these combined efforts, the institution remains a cornerstone for specialized education, ensuring that students receive a tailored, high-quality education that addresses their unique sensory and developmental needs.
Beyond its core academic offerings, TSB functions as a vital resource hub for the state of Tennessee. The school offers a variety of residential and day-program options, ensuring accessibility for students across the region. Additionally, TSB extends its expertise to the wider community by providing outreach services, professional development for educators, and consultations for local school districts to help them better serve visually impaired students within their own communities. Through these combined efforts, the institution remains a cornerstone for specialized education, ensuring that students receive a tailored, high-quality education that addresses their unique sensory and developmental needs.
127
Total Students
29.0
Full-Time Teachers
4.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 72 |
| Hispanic | 17 |
| Black | 26 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Two or More | 2 |
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White72 (56.7 %)
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Black26 (20.5 %)
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Hispanic17 (13.4 %)
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Asian10 (7.9 %)
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Two or More2 (1.6 %)
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: | Tennessee School for Blind |
| Phone: | (615)231-7300 |
| Website: | http://www.tnschoolfortheblind.org |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 127 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 29.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 4.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
1
Grade 1
3
Grade 2
3
Grade 3
6
Grade 4
6
Grade 5
8
Grade 6
3
Grade 7
8
Grade 8
12
Grade 9
9
Grade 10
14
Grade 11
10
Grade 12
44
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 1 |
| Grade 1 | 3 |
| Grade 2 | 3 |
| Grade 3 | 6 |
| Grade 4 | 6 |
| Grade 5 | 8 |
| Grade 6 | 3 |
| Grade 7 | 8 |
| Grade 8 | 12 |
| Grade 9 | 9 |
| Grade 10 | 14 |
| Grade 11 | 10 |
| Grade 12 | 44 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 47 | 37% |
| Male | 80 | 63% |
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
71 Students
Other K - 12th
Charter School
Not reported M - M
Charter School
Not reported M - M
Charter School
Not reported M - M
442 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th