Austine School For The Deaf (Closed 2022)

School Facts

Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • The Austine School opened its doors to both Deaf and Blind students in the Fall of 1912.
  • In 1917, it was decided to devote Austine's resources exclusively to the education of the Deaf.
  • Holton Hall, the original building and now a historic landmark, became a home away from home for growing numbers of Deaf students.
  • As the student population increased, additional facilities were constructed resulting in the beautiful campus now known as Austine School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
  • The mission of The Vermont Center for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Inc. is to provide comprehensive educational and support services to Deaf and Hard of Hearing children, adults, and families throughout Vermont and surrounding states.
  • The Austine School opened its doors to both Deaf and Blind students in the Fall of 1912.
  • In 1917, it was decided to devote Austine's resources exclusively to the education of the Deaf.
  • Holton Hall, the original building and now a historic landmark, became a home away from home for growing numbers of Deaf students.
  • As the student population increased, additional facilities were constructed resulting in the beautiful campus now known as Austine School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
  • The mission of The Vermont Center for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Inc. is to provide comprehensive educational and support services to Deaf and Hard of Hearing children, adults, and families throughout Vermont and surrounding states.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Austine School For The Deaf?
The application deadline for Austine School For The Deaf is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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