ONONDAGA-CORTLAND-MADISON BOCES

ONONDAGA-CORTLAND-MADISON BOCES is a public school that is part of the ONONDAGA-CORTLAND-MADISON BOCES school district, located in SYRACUSE, NY with about 954 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 27 teachers, ONONDAGA-CORTLAND-MADISON BOCES has a student/teacher ratio of about 35:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

ONONDAGA-CORTLAND-MADISON BOCES (OCM BOCES) is a regional educational service agency based in Syracuse, New York, that serves as a vital resource hub for 23 component school districts across Onondaga, Cortland, and Madison counties. Rather than serving as a traditional K-12 school, OCM BOCES functions as a cooperative system designed to help local districts share costs and expand educational opportunities. They provide a diverse array of specialized services, ranging from robust Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs for high schoolers to high-quality professional development for educators and comprehensive support for students with special needs.

At its core, the organization is dedicated to bridging the gap between classroom instruction and real-world career readiness. By offering advanced vocational training in fields such as healthcare, skilled trades, culinary arts, and digital media, OCM BOCES allows students to graduate with industry certifications and practical experience that prepare them for both the modern workforce and higher education. Through their commitment to innovation, resource sharing, and collaborative leadership, OCM BOCES plays a foundational role in strengthening the public education landscape of Central New York.

For more information, contact ONONDAGA-CORTLAND-MADISON BOCES at (315) 433-2602 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.