Ontario-seneca-yates-cayuga-wayne Boces serves 707 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 22% of the student body (majority 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: 707 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ontario-seneca-yates-cayuga-wayne Boces ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Ontario-seneca-yates-cayuga-wayne Boces's student population of 707 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 183 teachers has grown by 1425% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
707 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
183 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ontario-seneca-yates-cayuga-wayne 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
4:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
10%
30%
Black
5%
16%
White
78%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ontario-seneca-yates-cayuga-wayne Boces?
707 students attend Ontario-seneca-yates-cayuga-wayne Boces.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Ontario-seneca-yates-cayuga-wayne Boces students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ontario-seneca-yates-cayuga-wayne Boces?
Ontario-seneca-yates-cayuga-wayne Boces has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ontario-seneca-yates-cayuga-wayne Boces offer ?
Ontario-seneca-yates-cayuga-wayne Boces offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ontario-seneca-yates-cayuga-wayne Boces part of?
Ontario-seneca-yates-cayuga-wayne Boces is part of Ontario-Seneca-Yates-Cayuga-Wayne BOCES School District.
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