Western Suffolk Boces serves 775 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 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 775 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Western Suffolk Boces's student population of 775 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 220 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
775 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
220 teachers
Last Day of School
Tue. Jun 30, 2026
School Rankings
The diversity score of Western Suffolk Boces is 0.72, which is equal to 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
5%
10%
Hispanic
35%
30%
Black
25%
15%
White
32%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
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
How many students attend Western Suffolk Boces?
775 students attend Western Suffolk Boces.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Western Suffolk Boces students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 25% of students are Black, 5% 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Western Suffolk Boces part of?
Western Suffolk Boces is part of Western Suffolk BOCES School District.
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