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Kentucky School for the Deaf District

Kentucky · Public School District
1
Schools
67
Students
$172,297
Per-Pupil Spend
>500% above nat'l
79.1%
Free Lunch Rate
+27pp vs nat'l
67.5%
Graduation Rate
-19.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Kentucky School for the Deaf District is a public school district in Kentucky serving 67 students across 1 school. Its graduation rate of 67.5% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $172,297 is above average for a US public school district. 79% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (1)
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Kentucky School for the DeafPK–1267
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$172,297>500% above nat'l
National avg $14,347
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
67
Students
79%
Free Lunch
$172K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate67.5%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateKentucky →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 67.5%, graduation is 19.0 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
79% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Limited school choice
With only 1 school in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Kentucky School for the Deaf District?
Kentucky School for the Deaf District has 1 public school, serving a total of 67 students.
What is the graduation rate for Kentucky School for the Deaf District?
The graduation rate is 67.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Kentucky School for the Deaf District spend per student?
Kentucky School for the Deaf District spends $172,297 per pupil ($172,297 per pupil; note: very small enrollment may inflate this figure).
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Kentucky School for the Deaf District?
79% of students in Kentucky School for the Deaf District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Kentucky School for the Deaf District?
No, Kentucky School for the Deaf District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Kentucky School for the Deaf District serve?
Kentucky School for the Deaf District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Kentucky School for the Deaf District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Kentucky School for the Deaf District is 39/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.