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
Top Rankings
Rensselaer-columbia-greene Boces ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
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.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
530 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
149 teachers
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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
12%
30%
Black
13%
16%
White
66%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
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 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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