School overview
At a glance
Reported students
49
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
14
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
3.5:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Hawaii other enrollment
16th percentile
Compared with 25 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
467
Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind: 49 reported students.
State peer staffing position
4th percentile
3.5:1 reported; state peer median 12.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind
Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind is a public other school serving grades PK–12 in Honolulu. It is one of 298 current school records connected to Hawaii Department of Education. NCES reports 49 students for 2024–25.
Among 25 other schools in Hawaii with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 325 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 16th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 3.5:1, below the Hawaii median of 12.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (59.2%) and Asian (20.4%). English learners represent 38% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 98%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind
- 1How do the reported 3.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 14 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 38%
- Students with disabilities
- 98%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 59.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2%
- Hispanic6.1%
- Black4.1%
- Asian20.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander59.2%
- Multiracial8.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported as offered
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
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