School Overview
The Tennessee School for the Blind (TSB), located in Nashville, serves as a specialized educational institution dedicated to empowering students who are blind or visually impaired, including those with multiple disabilities. Serving students from preschool through age 21, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum that mirrors state academic standards while integrating specialized instruction in areas such as Braille literacy, orientation and mobility, assistive technology, and independent living skills. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, TSB aims to equip students with the tools and self-advocacy skills necessary to reach their full potential and achieve independence in their personal and professional lives.

Beyond its core academic offerings, TSB functions as a vital resource hub for the state of Tennessee. The school offers a variety of residential and day-program options, ensuring accessibility for students across the region. Additionally, TSB extends its expertise to the wider community by providing outreach services, professional development for educators, and consultations for local school districts to help them better serve visually impaired students within their own communities. Through these combined efforts, the institution remains a cornerstone for specialized education, ensuring that students receive a tailored, high-quality education that addresses their unique sensory and developmental needs.
100
Total Students
29.0
Full-Time Teachers
3.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tenn School For Blind
Demographic Student Count
White52
Hispanic11
Black26
Asian7
Two or More3
American Indian1
  • White
    52 (52.0%)
  • Black
    26 (26.0%)
  • Hispanic
    11 (11.0%)
  • Asian
    7 (7.0%)
  • Two or More
    3 (3.0%)
  • American Indian
    1 (1.0%)
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: Tennessee School for Blind
Phone: (615)231-7300
Website: http://www.tnschoolfortheblind.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 100
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 3.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 2
Grade 1 1
Grade 2 1
Grade 3 6
Grade 4 2
Grade 5 8
Grade 6 7
Grade 7 8
Grade 8 4
Grade 9 8
Grade 10 13
Grade 11 7
Grade 12 33

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Tenn School For Blind
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten2
Grade 11
Grade 21
Grade 36
Grade 42
Grade 58
Grade 67
Grade 78
Grade 84
Grade 98
Grade 1013
Grade 117
Grade 1233
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Tenn School For Blind
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female3636%
Male6464%