Rensselaer-columbia-greene Boces

Rensselaer-columbia-greene Boces serves 530 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 34% 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: 530 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Rensselaer-columbia-greene Boces's student population of 530 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 149 teachers has grown by 1762% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
530 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
149 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Rensselaer-columbia-greene Boces is 0.53, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
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Hispanic
12%
30%
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Black
13%
16%
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White
66%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Rensselaer-columbia-greene Boces and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rensselaer-columbia-greene Boces and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Rensselaer-columbia-greene Boces?
530 students attend Rensselaer-columbia-greene Boces.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Rensselaer-columbia-greene Boces students are White, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rensselaer-columbia-greene Boces?
Rensselaer-columbia-greene Boces has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rensselaer-columbia-greene Boces offer ?
Rensselaer-columbia-greene Boces offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rensselaer-columbia-greene Boces part of?
Rensselaer-columbia-greene Boces is part of Rensselaer-Columbia-Greene BOCES School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 530 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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