- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mobile, AL
Hl Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind
Federal NCES profile for Hl Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010237001689
👥 S:T ratio 78
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 91
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hl Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Alabama.
- #2 of 34
- schools in Mobile · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.6:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 41.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hl Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind has class sizes smaller than 99% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hl Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind ranks #2 of 34 schools in Mobile, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Hl Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind grew from 41 students in 2022-23 to 48 in 2023-24 (+17.1%).
Teacher FTE added 8.6 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 010237001689 · Mobile, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
45 enr · 5.6:1 · 41.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Baker High School (2,271 students)
Hl Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind grew from 41 students in 2022-23 to 48 in 2023-24 (+17.1%). Teacher FTE added 8.6 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Hl Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baker High Sch
Baker High School
2,271 students
- Mary G Montgom
Mary G Montgomery High School
1,888 students
- Alma Bryant Hi
Alma Bryant High School
1,624 students
- Wp Davidson Hi
Wp Davidson High School
1,470 students
- Bernice J Caus
Bernice J Causey Middle School
1,339 students
- This school 45
Hl Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind
45 students
What this shows Hl Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind reports 45 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hl Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind compares
Hl Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.6:1 | ▼ 68% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.5% | ▼ 29% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 45 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.6:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
45
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
5.6:1
students per teacher
- 68% below state mean
Top 1% in Alabama - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,245
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 45 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 42.2%
White 40.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Two or More 4.4%
Largest group: African American at 42.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Hl Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Mobile County reports $13,245 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hl Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mary G Montgomery High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alma Bryant High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wp Davidson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bernice J Causey Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hl Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,888
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,624
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar other schools in Mobile
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Er Dickson Elementary School
Standard public school
967 students 19:1 students per teacher
Lillie B Williamson High School
Standard public school
889 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Olive J Dodge Elementary School
Standard public school
862 students 18:1 students per teacher
Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary
Standard public school
806 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Orourke Elementary School
Standard public school
799 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Elsie Collier Elementary School
Standard public school
731 students 17:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~45 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hl Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind
How many students attend Hl Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind?
Hl Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind has 45 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Mobile, AL. CCD year-over-year: 41 (2022-23) → 48 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hl Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind?
The student-teacher ratio at Hl Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind is 5.6:1, which is 68% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 64% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hl Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind?
41.5% of students at Hl Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hl Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind?
The largest demographic group at Hl Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind is African American at 42.2% of enrollment, in Mobile, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hl Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind?
Hl Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hl Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind rank among schools in Mobile?
By Resource Investment Index, Hl Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind ranks #2 of 34 schools in Mobile, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mobile on the city page.
What other schools are in Mobile County?
Besides Hl Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind, Mobile County also operates Baker High School (2,271 students), Mary G Montgomery High School (1,888 students), and Alma Bryant High School (1,624 students). See the Mobile County district page for the complete list.