Onondaga-cortland-madison Boces serves 1,089 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 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,089 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Onondaga-cortland-madison Boces ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Onondaga-cortland-madison Boces's student population of 1,089 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 205 teachers has grown by 561% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,089 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
205 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Onondaga-cortland-madison Boces is 0.38, 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
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
5%
30%
Black
6%
16%
White
78%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Onondaga-cortland-madison Boces?
1,089 students attend Onondaga-cortland-madison Boces.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Onondaga-cortland-madison Boces students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Onondaga-cortland-madison Boces?
Onondaga-cortland-madison Boces has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Onondaga-cortland-madison Boces offer ?
Onondaga-cortland-madison Boces offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Onondaga-cortland-madison Boces part of?
Onondaga-cortland-madison Boces is part of Onondaga-Cortland-Madison BOCES School District.
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