Arkansas School for the Deaf is a state-run public school in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, serving deaf and hard of hearing students through residential, day school, and part-time enrollment programs. It was founded in 1850.
Serving 102 students in grades Kindergarten-12, School For The Deaf ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 102 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School For The Deaf ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School For The Deaf's student population of 102 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
102 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1849
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
School For The Deaf ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School For The Deaf is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#971 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
15%
15%
Black
29%
19%
White
48%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Leopard
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School For The Deaf's ranking?
School For The Deaf is ranked #971 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of School For The Deaf?
The graduation rate of School For The Deaf is 50%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend School For The Deaf?
102 students attend School For The Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of School For The Deaf students are White, 29% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School For The Deaf?
School For The Deaf has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does School For The Deaf offer ?
School For The Deaf offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is School For The Deaf part of?
School For The Deaf is part of Ark. School For The Deaf School District.
In what neighborhood is School For The Deaf located?
School For The Deaf is located in the Capitol View Stifft Station neighborhood of Little Rock, AR. There are 2 other public schools located in Capitol View Stifft Station.
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