Nassau Boces serves 1,603 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,603 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nassau Boces ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Nassau Boces's student population of 1,603 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 354 teachers has grown by 428% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,603 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
354 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Nassau Boces is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
34%
29%
Black
28%
16%
White
28%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Nassau Boces often compared to?
Nassau Bocesis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 169 Robert F Kennedy, Ps 138 by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Nassau Boces?
1,603 students attend Nassau Boces.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Nassau Boces students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 28% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nassau Boces?
Nassau Boces has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Nassau Boces offer ?
Nassau Boces offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nassau Boces part of?
Nassau Boces is part of Nassau BOCES School District.
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