Oswego Boces serves 352 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), 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: 352 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oswego Boces ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Oswego Boces's student population of 352 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 113 teachers has grown by 494% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
352 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
113 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Oswego Boces is 0.13, 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
3%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
93%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
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
How many students attend Oswego Boces?
352 students attend Oswego Boces.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Oswego Boces students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oswego Boces?
Oswego Boces has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Oswego Boces offer ?
Oswego Boces offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Oswego Boces part of?
Oswego Boces is part of Oswego BOCES School District.
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