Dutchess Boces serves 306 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 54% of the student body (majority 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: 306 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- 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 306 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has grown by 217% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
306 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dutchess Boces is 0.69, 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
1%
10%
Hispanic
25%
29%
Black
20%
16%
White
46%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
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 Dutchess Boces?
306 students attend Dutchess Boces.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Dutchess Boces students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 8% 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 3:1, 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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