WESTERN SUFFOLK BOCES

WESTERN SUFFOLK BOCES is a public school that is part of the WESTERN SUFFOLK BOCES school district, located in DIX HILLS, NY with about 866 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 48 teachers, WESTERN SUFFOLK BOCES has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

WESTERN SUFFOLK BOCES (Board of Cooperative Educational Services) is a public organization that provides shared educational programs and services to school districts throughout the western portion of Suffolk County, New York. Functioning as a collaborative partner to local districts, the agency works to provide cost-effective and specialized programming that might be difficult for individual school systems to sustain on their own. Their core mission centers on helping students of all ages achieve their academic potential through a diverse range of instructional and support services.

The organization is widely recognized for its extensive Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, which offer high school students hands-on training in professional fields ranging from healthcare and aviation to culinary arts and information technology. Beyond career training, WESTERN SUFFOLK BOCES provides comprehensive special education services, professional development for educators, and administrative support systems for local school districts. By acting as an educational hub, they ensure that students across Long Island have access to vocational pathways and specialized resources designed to meet the demands of a modern workforce.

For more information, contact WESTERN SUFFOLK BOCES at (631) 549-4900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.