Orange-ulster Boces

Orange-ulster Boces serves 994 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 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 994 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Orange-ulster Boces's student population of 994 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 211 teachers has grown by 486% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
994 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
211 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Orange-ulster Boces is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
39%
29%
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Black
13%
16%
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White
42%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Orange-ulster Boces and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Orange-ulster Boces.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Orange-ulster Boces and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Orange-ulster Boces and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Orange-ulster Boces and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Orange-ulster Boces often compared to?
Orange-ulster Bocesis often viewed alongside schools like Otisville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Orange-ulster Boces?
994 students attend Orange-ulster Boces.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Orange-ulster Boces students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orange-ulster Boces?
Orange-ulster Boces has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Orange-ulster Boces offer ?
Orange-ulster Boces offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Orange-ulster Boces part of?
Orange-ulster Boces is part of Orange-Ulster BOCES School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 994 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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