RENSSELAER-COLUMBIA-GREENE BOCES

RENSSELAER-COLUMBIA-GREENE BOCES is a public school that is part of the RENSSELAER-COLUMBIA-GREENE BOCES school district, located in CASTLETON, NY with about 306 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 20 teachers, RENSSELAER-COLUMBIA-GREENE BOCES has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

RENSSELAER-COLUMBIA-GREENE BOCES, which operates under the name **Questar III**, is a Board of Cooperative Educational Services that provides shared educational programs and services to school districts across Rensselaer, Columbia, and Greene counties in New York. By pooling resources, Questar III helps local school districts offer high-quality, cost-effective programming that would be difficult for individual districts to sustain on their own. Their mission is centered on fostering innovation and equity in education, ensuring that students, teachers, and administrators have access to specialized tools and training.

The organization offers a diverse range of services, including Career and Technical Education (CTE), special education, school improvement initiatives, and instructional technology support. Through its CTE programs, Questar III prepares high school students for both college and the workforce by providing hands-on training in fields such as health sciences, culinary arts, automotive technology, and criminal justice. Additionally, they provide critical administrative support and professional development for educators, serving as a vital backbone for the regional K-12 public education landscape.

For more information, contact RENSSELAER-COLUMBIA-GREENE BOCES at (518) 479-6882 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.