Governor Morehead School for the Blind

www.governormorehead.net/

35 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

The Governor Morehead School (GMS), located in Raleigh, North Carolina, is a specialized educational institution dedicated to serving students who are blind or visually impaired. As a state-operated school, it provides a unique environment tailored to the specific developmental, academic, and social needs of its students. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, ensuring that pupils not only meet traditional academic standards but also gain the essential life skills necessary to navigate the world with confidence and independence.

The curriculum at GMS goes beyond standard classroom instruction by integrating specialized training in areas such as Braille literacy, orientation and mobility, and the use of assistive technology. By fostering a supportive community of educators and specialists who understand the nuances of visual impairment, the school empowers its students to overcome physical barriers. Ultimately, the Governor Morehead School serves as a vital resource in North Carolina, striving to prepare its students for successful transitions into higher education, vocational pursuits, and productive, independent adult lives.

Total Students

18.5

Full-Time Teachers

1.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Governor Morehead School for the Blind
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	8
Black	10
Asian	3
Two or More	2

White
12 (34.3%)
Black
10 (28.6%)
Hispanic
8 (22.9%)
Asian
3 (8.6%)
Two or More
2 (5.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Governor Morehead School for the Blind
Phone:	(919)733-6192
Website:	http://www.governormorehead.net/
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	35
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	1.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	32
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 1

Grade 4 2

Grade 6 1

Grade 7 1

Grade 8 5

Grade 9 4

Grade 10 3

Grade 11 7

Grade 12 11