Tompkins-seneca-tioga Boces serves 293 students in grades 1-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and 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: 1-12
- Enrollment: 293 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tompkins-seneca-tioga Boces ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Tompkins-seneca-tioga Boces's student population of 293 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 670% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
293 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tompkins-seneca-tioga Boces is 0.44, 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
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
5%
29%
Black
6%
16%
White
74%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Tompkins-seneca-tioga Boces?
293 students attend Tompkins-seneca-tioga Boces.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Tompkins-seneca-tioga Boces students are White, 12% 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 Tompkins-seneca-tioga Boces?
Tompkins-seneca-tioga Boces has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Tompkins-seneca-tioga Boces offer ?
Tompkins-seneca-tioga Boces offers enrollment in grades 1-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tompkins-seneca-tioga Boces part of?
Tompkins-seneca-tioga Boces is part of Tompkins-Seneca-Tioga BOCES School District.
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