The Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind is an Arizona state agency, with its administrative headquarters in Tucson.
Asdb - Region 1 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Graduation Rate: ≥50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (19-20)
77 students
Year Founded
1912
School Calendar
School Motto
'Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.'
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21-39%
45%
American Indian
(19-20)21%
6%
Asian
(19-20)1%
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)23%
45%
White
(19-20)51%
38%
Two or more races
(19-20)4%
3%
Graduation Rate
(14-15)≥50%
79%
Eligible for Free Lunch (18-19)
11%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Asdb - Region 1?
The graduation rate of Asdb - Region 1 is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 79%.
How many students attend Asdb - Region 1?
77 students attend Asdb - Region 1.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Asdb - Region 1 students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Asdb - Region 1 offer ?
Asdb - Region 1 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Asdb - Region 1 part of?
Asdb - Region 1 is part of Arizona State Schools For The Deaf And The Blind (6393).
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