Herkimer-fulton-hamilton-otsego Boces serves 307 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 8% 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: 307 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Herkimer-fulton-hamilton-otsego Boces ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Herkimer-fulton-hamilton-otsego Boces's student population of 307 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 413% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Herkimer-fulton-hamilton-otsego Boces is 0.15, 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
4:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
3%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
92%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
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 Herkimer-fulton-hamilton-otsego Boces?
307 students attend Herkimer-fulton-hamilton-otsego Boces.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Herkimer-fulton-hamilton-otsego Boces students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Herkimer-fulton-hamilton-otsego Boces?
Herkimer-fulton-hamilton-otsego Boces has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Herkimer-fulton-hamilton-otsego Boces offer ?
Herkimer-fulton-hamilton-otsego Boces offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Herkimer-fulton-hamilton-otsego Boces part of?
Herkimer-fulton-hamilton-otsego Boces is part of Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES School District.
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