School Overview
TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School (TECCA) is a tuition-free, online public school serving students in grades K–12 across Massachusetts. Designed as an alternative to traditional brick-and-mortar settings, the school utilizes a state-certified curriculum that allows students to learn from home while remaining connected to a supportive network of state-licensed teachers. By combining a flexible, personalized digital platform with a structured academic schedule, TECCA aims to accommodate diverse learning styles, including students who require more independence, those with scheduling challenges, or those seeking a safer or more focused environment than a conventional classroom.

Beyond academics, TECCA emphasizes social engagement and community, offering various virtual clubs, extracurricular activities, and occasional in-person events throughout the school year. The school operates under the guidance of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, ensuring that students meet state standards and earn a recognized diploma. By fostering a partnership between teachers, parents (acting as "Learning Coaches"), and students, the program provides a comprehensive educational experience that balances the autonomy of virtual learning with the accountability of a formal public school system.
2,940
Total Students
119.3
Full-Time Teachers
24.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School
Demographic Student Count
White1,622
Hispanic629
Black329
Asian100
Two or More231
American Indian15
Pacific Islander8
  • White
    1,622 (55.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    629 (21.4 %)
  • Black
    329 (11.2 %)
  • Two or More
    231 (7.9 %)
  • Asian
    100 (3.4 %)
  • American Indian
    15 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    8 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School District
Phone: (774)315-5123
Website: http://www.connectionsacademy.com/massachusetts-virtual-school
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 2,940
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 119.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 24.6
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 68
Grade 1 70
Grade 2 72
Grade 3 89
Grade 4 107
Grade 5 148
Grade 6 164
Grade 7 232
Grade 8 271
Grade 9 449
Grade 10 443
Grade 11 422
Grade 12 405

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten68
Grade 170
Grade 272
Grade 389
Grade 4107
Grade 5148
Grade 6164
Grade 7232
Grade 8271
Grade 9449
Grade 10443
Grade 11422
Grade 12405
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female1,64656%
Male1,28843.8%
Not Specified60.2%