School Overview
The Arkansas School for the Blind (ASB) High School, located in Little Rock, is a specialized educational institution dedicated to providing comprehensive instruction for students who are blind or visually impaired. As a state-supported school, its primary mission is to foster academic excellence, independence, and personal growth for its students from across Arkansas. By offering a specialized curriculum that incorporates Braille instruction, orientation and mobility training, and assistive technology, the school ensures that its students are fully equipped to navigate the world and succeed in their post-secondary endeavors.

Beyond traditional classroom academics, the Arkansas School for the Blind places a strong emphasis on the "Expanded Core Curriculum," which addresses the unique needs of visually impaired learners, such as social interaction skills, career education, and independent living skills. The campus provides a supportive community environment that includes residential programs for students who live outside of the Little Rock area. Through a combination of rigorous education, extracurricular opportunities, and a focus on self-advocacy, ASB prepares its high school students to transition into higher education, vocational training, or the workforce with confidence and proficiency.
32
Total Students
11.5
Full-Time Teachers
2.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ARKANSAS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White19
Hispanic2
Black9
Asian2
  • White
    19 (59.4%)
  • Black
    9 (28.1%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (6.2%)
  • Asian
    2 (6.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: ARKANSAS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND
Phone: (501)296-1810
Website: http://www.asbvi.ade.arkansas.gov
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 32
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 2.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 12
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1
Grades Taught
Grade 7 2
Grade 8 9
Grade 9 4
Grade 10 6
Grade 11 3
Grade 12 8

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ARKANSAS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND HIGH SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 72
Grade 89
Grade 94
Grade 106
Grade 113
Grade 128
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ARKANSAS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND HIGH SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female1546.9%
Male1753.1%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)