Serving 2,686 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Tec Connections Commonwealth Virtual School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 2,686 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 43% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tec Connections Commonwealth Virtual School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Tec Connections Commonwealth Virtual School's student population of 2,686 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,686 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
104 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 Commonwealth Virtual School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tec Connections Commonwealth Virtual School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#887 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
21%
23%
Black
9%
10%
White
58%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
43%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
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 Commonwealth Virtual School's ranking?
Tec Connections Commonwealth Virtual School is ranked #887 out of 1,644 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?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tec Connections Commonwealth Virtual School?
The graduation rate of Tec Connections Commonwealth Virtual School is 43%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Tec Connections Commonwealth Virtual School?
2,686 students attend Tec Connections Commonwealth Virtual School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Tec Connections Commonwealth Virtual School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% 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 Commonwealth Virtual School?
Tec Connections Commonwealth Virtual School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Tec Connections Commonwealth Virtual School offer ?
Tec Connections Commonwealth Virtual School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tec Connections Commonwealth Virtual School part of?
Tec Connections Commonwealth Virtual School is part of Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School District.
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