Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School

141 Mansion Drive
East Walpole, MA 02032
4/
10
Bottom 50%
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%
  • : 49% (Btm 50% in MA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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:

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Attribute

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)
Total Students
2,940 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
119 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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.
This School
State Level (MA)
#1090 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
21%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
11%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
55%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
49%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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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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%
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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