Dutchess Boces serves 307 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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dutchess Boces ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Dutchess Boces's student population of 307 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has grown by 151% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dutchess Boces is 0.68, 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
1%
10%
Hispanic
24%
29%
Black
22%
16%
White
46%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Dutchess Boces?
307 students attend Dutchess Boces.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Dutchess Boces students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dutchess Boces?
Dutchess Boces has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dutchess Boces offer ?
Dutchess Boces offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dutchess Boces part of?
Dutchess Boces is part of Dutchess BOCES School District.
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