Herkimer-fulton-hamilton-otsego Boces serves 284 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 284 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Herkimer-fulton-hamilton-otsego Boces ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Herkimer-fulton-hamilton-otsego Boces's student population of 284 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
284 students
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
The diversity score of Herkimer-fulton-hamilton-otsego Boces is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
Hispanic
5%
31%
Black
3%
15%
White
88%
39%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Herkimer-fulton-hamilton-otsego Boces?
284 students attend Herkimer-fulton-hamilton-otsego Boces.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Herkimer-fulton-hamilton-otsego Boces students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Herkimer-fulton-hamilton-otsego Boces?
Herkimer-fulton-hamilton-otsego Boces has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Herkimer-fulton-hamilton-otsego Boces offer ?
Herkimer-fulton-hamilton-otsego Boces offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Herkimer-fulton-hamilton-otsego Boces part of?
Herkimer-fulton-hamilton-otsego Boces is part of Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES School District.
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