Westchester Boces serves 309 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 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 309 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westchester Boces ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Westchester Boces's student population of 309 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has grown by 2100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
309 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Year Founded
1948
School Calendar
School Motto
Southern Westchester BOCES Supporting the work of our local schools
School Rankings
The diversity score of Westchester Boces is 0.70, 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
3%
10%
Hispanic
38%
30%
Black
22%
16%
White
33%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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
How many students attend Westchester Boces?
309 students attend Westchester Boces.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Westchester Boces students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 22% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westchester Boces?
Westchester Boces has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Westchester Boces offer ?
Westchester Boces offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Westchester Boces part of?
Westchester Boces is part of Westchester BOCES School District.
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