California School For The Blind

About California School For The Blind

The California School for the Blind (CSB) is a public day and residential school located in Fremont, California, that serves students from birth to age 22 who are blind or visually impaired. CSB provides a comprehensive education program that is designed to meet the individual needs of each student. The school strives to ensure that all students reach their highest level of independence, academic achievement, and social-emotional development. CSB offers a variety of services and supports to ensure that each student is successful in their educational experience. These services include Braille instruction, orientation and mobility training, assistive technology, and specialized instruction in the areas of physical education, music, and art. CSB also provides a variety of extracurricular activities such as sports, clubs, and field trips. The school is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. All staff members are trained in the areas of blindness and visual impairments, and the school has a variety of resources and support systems in place to ensure that all students have access to the same educational opportunities. The California School for the Blind is dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential. The school provides a comprehensive educational program that is designed to meet the individual needs of each student and ensure that they have the skills they need to be successful in their future.

Address:	500 Walnut Ave. Fremont, CA 94536
Phone:	(510) 794-3800
Site:	csb-cde.ca.gov
Grades:	K – 12
Enrollment:	58 students

Overview California School For The Blind

California School For The Blind serves 58 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
California School For The Blind placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year. The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1. Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on California School For The Blind

California School For The Blind is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of California School For The Blind is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.