Minnesota State Academy for the Blind is a public school in Faribault, Minnesota, United States. Its mission is the education and life education of blind, visually impaired, and deaf-blind learners from birth to age 21.
Serving 40 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Mn Academy For The Blind ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mn Academy For The Blind ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mn Academy For The Blind's student population of 40 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
40 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
1866
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering Every Student to Achieve, Care, and Thrive
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mn Academy For The Blind is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
10%
12%
White
82%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mn Academy For The Blind?
The graduation rate of Mn Academy For The Blind is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mn Academy For The Blind?
40 students attend Mn Academy For The Blind.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Mn Academy For The Blind students are White, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mn Academy For The Blind?
Mn Academy For The Blind has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mn Academy For The Blind offer ?
Mn Academy For The Blind offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mn Academy For The Blind part of?
Mn Academy For The Blind is part of Minnesota State Academies School District.
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