MO SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND

Located at 3815 Magnolia Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri, the Missouri School for the Blind serves as an open, state-operated public agency providing specialized educational services within a vibrant, large city environment. Operating two school facilities, the district offers a continuous academic pathway spanning from kindergarten through 12th grade. For the 2024–2025 school year, the district maintains a highly focused learning environment with a total student enrollment of 43 learners across its elementary, middle, and secondary levels, with the largest concentration of students pursuing their upper high school diplomas.

To deliver highly tailored instruction and comprehensive care, the district maintains an exceptionally rich staffing infrastructure tailored to the specialized needs of its student body. The professional team consists of 31 full-time equivalent teachers, 5 instructional aides, and 65 support staff members, bringing the total staff complement to 101 full-time equivalent positions. This unique resource distribution yields a remarkable student-to-teacher ratio of roughly one educator for every one-to-two students, reflecting a deep commitment to individualized support, accessible learning, and student success. Parents, families, and educational researchers interested in learning more about the district's programs and community impact can contact the administration at (314) 776-4320 or explore their public offerings online at msb.dese.mo.gov.