Serving 2,940 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Online School/Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 2,940 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 49% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School's student population of 2,940 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 119 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,940 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
119 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1090 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
21%
24%
Black
11%
10%
White
55%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
49%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School's ranking?
Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School is ranked #1090 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School?
The graduation rate of Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School is 49%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School?
2,940 students attend Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School?
Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School offer ?
Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School part of?
Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School is part of Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School District.
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