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.
127
Total Students
29.0
Full-Time Teachers
4.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tenn School For Blind
Demographic Student Count
White72
Hispanic17
Black26
Asian10
Two or More2
  • White
    72 (56.7 %)
  • Black
    26 (20.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    17 (13.4 %)
  • Asian
    10 (7.9 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Tenn School For Blind
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten1
Grade 13
Grade 23
Grade 36
Grade 46
Grade 58
Grade 63
Grade 78
Grade 812
Grade 99
Grade 1014
Grade 1110
Grade 1244
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Tenn School For Blind
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female4737%
Male8063%