Cayuga-onondaga Boces serves 321 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cayuga-onondaga Boces ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Cayuga-onondaga Boces's student population of 321 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has grown by 300% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
321 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cayuga-onondaga Boces is 0.26, 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
3:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
4%
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
86%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
53%
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 Cayuga-onondaga Boces?
321 students attend Cayuga-onondaga Boces.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Cayuga-onondaga Boces students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cayuga-onondaga Boces?
Cayuga-onondaga Boces has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cayuga-onondaga Boces offer ?
Cayuga-onondaga Boces offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cayuga-onondaga Boces part of?
Cayuga-onondaga Boces is part of Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES School District.
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