Western Suffolk Boces serves 783 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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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: 783 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Western Suffolk Boces ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Western Suffolk Boces's student population of 783 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 217 teachers has grown by 429% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
783 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
217 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Western Suffolk 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
31%
29%
Black
25%
16%
White
38%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
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
How many students attend Western Suffolk Boces?
783 students attend Western Suffolk Boces.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Western Suffolk Boces students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Western Suffolk Boces?
Western Suffolk Boces has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Western Suffolk Boces offer ?
Western Suffolk Boces offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Western Suffolk Boces part of?
Western Suffolk Boces is part of Western Suffolk BOCES School District.
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