Herkimer-fulton-hamilton-otsego Boces serves 307 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- 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 307 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has grown by 386% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
The diversity score of Herkimer-fulton-hamilton-otsego Boces is 0.21, 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
4%
30%
Black
3%
16%
White
89%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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 Herkimer-fulton-hamilton-otsego Boces?
307 students attend Herkimer-fulton-hamilton-otsego Boces.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Herkimer-fulton-hamilton-otsego Boces students are White, 4% 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 4:1, 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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