Eastern Suffolk Boces serves 1,892 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,892 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eastern Suffolk Boces ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Eastern Suffolk Boces's student population of 1,892 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 300 teachers has grown by 252% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,892 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
300 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Eastern 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
6:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
40%
30%
Black
18%
16%
White
34%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
54%
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
What schools are Eastern Suffolk Boces often compared to?
Eastern Suffolk Bocesis often viewed alongside schools like Hauppauge High School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Eastern Suffolk Boces?
1,892 students attend Eastern Suffolk Boces.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Eastern Suffolk Boces students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eastern Suffolk Boces?
Eastern Suffolk Boces has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Eastern Suffolk Boces offer ?
Eastern Suffolk Boces offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Eastern Suffolk Boces part of?
Eastern Suffolk Boces is part of Eastern Suffolk BOCES School District.
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