Rockland Boces serves 1,143 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,143 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rockland Boces ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Rockland Boces's student population of 1,143 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 146 teachers has grown by 294% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,143 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
146 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Rockland Boces is 0.70, 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
8:1
11:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
10%

Hispanic
38%
30%

Black
18%
16%

White
35%
40%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
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
What schools are Rockland Boces often compared to?
Rockland Bocesis often viewed alongside schools like Nyack Senior High School, Rockland Children's Psychiatric Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Rockland Boces?
1,143 students attend Rockland Boces.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Rockland Boces students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rockland Boces?
Rockland Boces has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rockland Boces offer ?
Rockland Boces offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rockland Boces part of?
Rockland Boces is part of Rockland BOCES School District.
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