Orange-ulster Boces serves 981 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 981 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orange-ulster Boces ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Orange-ulster Boces's student population of 981 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 221 teachers has grown by 513% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
981 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
221 teachers
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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
39%
30%
Black
14%
16%
White
41%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
981 students attend Orange-ulster Boces.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Orange-ulster Boces students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 14% 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 4:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Orange-ulster Boces part of?
Orange-ulster Boces is part of Orange-Ulster BOCES School District.
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