Western Suffolk Boces serves 761 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 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 761 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Western Suffolk Boces ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
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Western Suffolk Boces's student population of 761 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 208 teachers has grown by 407% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
761 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
208 teachers
Students by Grade
The diversity score of Western Suffolk Boces is 0.71, 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
32%
29%
Black
25%
16%
White
36%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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761 students attend Western Suffolk Boces.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Western Suffolk Boces students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 25% 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 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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