Tompkins-seneca-tioga Boces serves 307 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 Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 307 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 307 students has grown by 5% 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
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. Jun 15, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Mascot
Wild Boars
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
6%
30%
Black
5%
16%
White
74%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
54%
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
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Tompkins-seneca-tioga Boces?
307 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 Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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