School for Deaf High

Summary:

School for Deaf High is a public high school located in Olathe, Kansas that serves grades 7-12, with a total enrollment of 60 students. The school is part of the School for Deaf District, which is ranked 262 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

School for Deaf High consistently underperforms the state average on standardized tests across all grades and subjects, with only 6.66% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 9.3% proficient in mathematics, compared to state averages of 33.55% and 31.6% respectively. The school ranks in the bottom 20% of Kansas high schools for both special education and disabled student performance, indicating significant challenges in serving these student populations. Additionally, School for Deaf High has been ranked in the bottom 10% of Kansas high schools for the past several years, with a 0-star or 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it among the lowest performing high schools in the state.

In contrast, the nearby Blue Valley and Olathe district schools, such as Blue Valley Northwest High School, significantly outperform School for Deaf High on academic measures, with over 60% of students proficient in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The low student-teacher ratio and fluctuating free/reduced lunch rates at School for Deaf High may also indicate resource constraints that are impacting the school's ability to provide a high-quality education.

Detail:

Public 7-12

450 East Park Street
Olathe, KS 66061

(913) 210-8111

District: School for Deaf

SchoolDigger Rank:
263^rd of 318 Kansas High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 4.6

Number of students: 60

Racial breakdown:

White:

38.3%

Hispanic:

28.3%

African American:

15.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details School for Deaf High ranks worse than 94.5% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.48. (See more...)

Compare Details School for Deaf High ranks worse than 82.7% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.97. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at School for Deaf High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

School for Deaf High:

SchoolDigger ranks School for Deaf High 342^nd of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See School for Deaf High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

SchoolDigger ranks School for Deaf High 263^rd of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See School for Deaf High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

School for Deaf:

SchoolDigger ranks School for Deaf 262^nd of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for School for Deaf High

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Rank History for all middle school students at School for Deaf High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2010	31.44	256^th	316	19.0%
2011	58.40	153^rd	320	52.2%
2022	7.89	361^st	368	1.9%
2024	11.48	342^nd	362	5.5%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at School for Deaf High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	30.07	130^th	171	24.0%
2024	47.63	75^th	164	54.3%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for School for Deaf High

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Rank History for all high school students at School for Deaf High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2007	67.38	89^th	280	68.2%
2009	50.96	163^rd	291	44.0%
2010	72.15	72^nd	302	76.2%
2011	28.23	255^th	298	14.4%
2018	3.79	312^th	314	0.6%
2021	4.13	313^th	320	2.2%
2024	22.97	263^rd	318	17.3%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at School for Deaf High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	19.32	90^th	110	18.2%
2021	25.44	99^th	115	13.9%
2024	75.15	14^th	124	88.7%

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Rank History for high school Disabled students at School for Deaf High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	19.32	90^th	110	18.2%
2021	25.44	99^th	115	13.9%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for School for Deaf High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	47	9	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	57
2003	47	9	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	57
2004	65	7	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	78
2006	32	7	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	46
2007	52	14	2	11	1	n/a	n/a	80
2008	45	15	2	10	1	n/a	n/a	73
2009	51	14	2	10	0	n/a	n/a	77
2010	42	5	3	15	1	0	3	69
2011	40	7	4	17	1	0	4	73
2012	41	6	4	14	1	0	3	69
2013	26	5	2	9	2	0	5	49
2014	24	4	4	11	1	0	5	49
2015	30	5	7	7	0	0	6	55
2016	32	8	10	5	0	0	5	60
2017	31	4	6	9	0	0	2	52
2018	23	6	4	12	0	0	4	49
2019	20	9	6	13	1	0	5	54
2020	23	8	6	8	1	0	3	49
2021	22	6	3	16	1	0	4	52
2022	16	5	4	16	1	0	4	46
2023	23	9	6	17	1	0	4	60

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at School for Deaf High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	57	12.5	4.6	0
2003	57	12.5	4.6	0
2004	78	19.0	4.1	0
2006	46	15.5	3.0	0
2007	80	26.1	3.1	0
2008	73	19.1	3.8	n/a
2009	77	19.2	4.0	18.2
2010	69	17.2	4.0	18.8
2011	73	16.9	4.3	69.9
2012	69	19.5	3.5	69.6
2013	49	16.9	2.8	44.9
2014	49	14.2	3.4	46.9
2015	55	14.0	3.9	20
2016	60	16.0	3.7	45
2017	52	12.7	4.0	44.2
2018	49	13.7	3.5	53.1
2019	54	15.2	3.5	46.3
2020	49	15.2	3.2	38.8
2021	52	15.5	3.3	13.5
2022	46	14.5	3.1	13
2023	60	13.0	4.6	38.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio School for Deaf High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	57	12.5	4.6	0
2003	57	12.5	4.6	0
2004	78	19.0	4.1	0
2006	46	15.5	3.0	0
2007	80	26.1	3.1	0
2008	73	19.1	3.8	n/a
2009	77	19.2	4.0	18.2
2010	69	17.2	4.0	18.8
2011	73	16.9	4.3	69.9
2012	69	19.5	3.5	69.6
2013	49	16.9	2.8	44.9
2014	49	14.2	3.4	46.9
2015	55	14.0	3.9	20
2016	60	16.0	3.7	45
2017	52	12.7	4.0	44.2
2018	49	13.7	3.5	53.1
2019	54	15.2	3.5	46.3
2020	49	15.2	3.2	38.8
2021	52	15.5	3.3	13.5
2022	46	14.5	3.1	13
2023	60	13.0	4.6	38.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on School for Deaf High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade English Language Arts (School for Deaf High)	0	0
8th Grade English Language Arts (School for Deaf)	0	0
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	25.2	20.2	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (School for Deaf High)	0	7.1	7.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (School for Deaf)	0	7.1	7.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	25.9	20.3	5.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	54	60	11.1%
African American	9	9
American Indian	1	1
Asian	6	6
Hispanic	13	17	30.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	20	23	15%
Two or More Races	5	4	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.3%	38.3%	8%

Schools Near School for Deaf High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)				KAP Mathematics (2024)				KAP Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science 11th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
School for Deaf High	Public	7-12	450 East Park Street	Olathe	66061	Johnson County	School for Deaf	No	No	No	No	(913) 210-8111	60	13	4.6	38.3%	23 (38.3%)	9 (15.0%)	17 (28.3%)	6 (10.0%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.7%)	23	263^rd of 318 public high schools	17.3%					(n/a)	7.1	5.0	9.1	6.7	0.0	10.5	18.2	9.3	15.0		12.0
Step Up Virtual	Public	12	300 E. Loula St	Olathe	66061	Johnson County	Olathe	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(913) 780-7880	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Olathe North Senior High	Public	9-12	600 E Prairie St	Olathe	66061	Johnson County	Olathe	No	No	No	No	(913) 780-7140	2,230	133	16.7	41.2%	1,033 (46.3%)	225 (10.1%)	729 (32.7%)	110 (4.9%)	8 (0.4%)	9 (0.4%)	116 (5.2%)	65.4	85^th of 318 public high schools	73.3%		62.3	106^th of 327 public high schools	67.6%	21			35.3	35.3			24.9	24.9		31.9	31.9	$11,316	$674	$10,643
Olathe South Senior High	Public	9-12	1640 E 151st St	Olathe	66062	Johnson County	Olathe	No	No	No	No	(913) 780-7160	1,841	120	15.3	20.6%	1,341 (72.8%)	123 (6.7%)	217 (11.8%)	69 (3.7%)	10 (0.5%)	2 (0.1%)	79 (4.3%)	62	100^th of 318 public high schools	68.6%		65.2	94^th of 327 public high schools	71.3%	6			30.4	30.4			27.4	27.4		31.0	31.0	$10,408	$611	$9,796
Olathe West High School	Public	9-12	2200 W Santa Fe St	Olathe	66061	Johnson County	Olathe	No	No	No	No	(913) 780-7180	1,662	107	15.5	25.5%	1,135 (68.3%)	87 (5.2%)	306 (18.4%)	54 (3.2%)	8 (0.5%)	3 (0.2%)	69 (4.2%)	61.5	103^rd of 318 public high schools	67.6%		51.5	153^rd of 327 public high schools	53.2%	50			39.3	39.3			26.5	26.5		23.5	23.5	$11,941	$445	$11,497
Olathe East Senior High	Public	9-12	14545 W 127th St	Olathe	66062	Johnson County	Olathe	No	No	No	No	(913) 780-7120	1,903	129	14.7	30.6%	1,189 (62.5%)	202 (10.6%)	322 (16.9%)	103 (5.4%)	8 (0.4%)	3 (0.2%)	76 (4.0%)	65	87^th of 318 public high schools	72.6%		63	101^st of 327 public high schools	69.1%	14			41.0	41.0			28.2	28.2		24.4	24.4	$11,086	$546	$10,540
Olathe Northwest High School	Public	9-12	21300 College Blvd	Olathe	66061	Johnson County	Olathe	No	No	No	No	(913) 780-7150	1,952	123	15.8	16.8%	1,438 (73.7%)	109 (5.6%)	223 (11.4%)	94 (4.8%)	8 (0.4%)	6 (0.3%)	74 (3.8%)	87.5	22^nd of 318 public high schools	93.1%		84.9	24^th of 327 public high schools	92.7%	2			42.5	42.5			33.3	33.3		44.1	44.1	$10,089	$432	$9,657
Blue Valley Northwest High	Public	9-12	13260 Switzer Road	Overland Park	66213	Johnson County	Blue Valley	No	No	No	No	(913) 239-3400	1,344	96	13.9	12.7%	887 (66.0%)	76 (5.7%)	104 (7.7%)	209 (15.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	66 (4.9%)	98.5	2^nd of 318 public high schools	99.4%		98.6	3^rd of 327 public high schools	99.1%	1			64.9	64.9			52.6	52.6		50.5	50.5	$9,522	$251	$9,271
Blue Valley Southwest High School	Public	9-12	17600 Quivira Road	Overland Park	66062	Johnson County	Blue Valley	No	No	No	No	(913) 624-2000	1,014	74	13.7	6.6%	816 (80.5%)	14 (1.4%)	51 (5.0%)	91 (9.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (3.9%)	92.8	10^th of 318 public high schools	96.9%		87.9	18^th of 327 public high schools	94.5%	8			53.0	53.0			52.4	52.4		39.4	39.4	$11,296	$306	$10,990
Blue Valley West High	Public	9-12	16200 Antioch Road	Overland Park	66085	Johnson County	Blue Valley	No	No	No	No	(913) 239-3700	1,514	101	14.9	8.9%	1,000 (66.1%)	48 (3.2%)	91 (6.0%)	301 (19.9%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	71 (4.7%)	99.1	1^st of 318 public high schools	99.7%		99.1	2^nd of 327 public high schools	99.4%	1			60.1	60.1			52.9	52.9		54.1	54.1	$9,791	$402	$9,389

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School for Deaf High ranks in the bottom 17.3% of Kansas high schools.

What is the racial makeup of School for Deaf High?

Students at School for Deaf High are 38% White, 28% Hispanic, 15% African American, 10% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

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In the 2022-23 school year, 60 students attended School for Deaf High.

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