Eastern Suffolk Boces serves 1,721 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher 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: 1,721 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- 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 1,721 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 365 teachers has grown by 329% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,721 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
365 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Eastern Suffolk 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
5:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
37%
29%
Black
18%
16%
White
39%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
53%
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?
1,721 students attend Eastern Suffolk Boces.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Eastern Suffolk Boces students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eastern Suffolk Boces?
Eastern Suffolk Boces has a student ration of 5:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Eastern Suffolk Boces part of?
Eastern Suffolk Boces is part of Eastern Suffolk BOCES School District.
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