School Overview
The **Massachusetts Virtual Academy at Greenfield (MAVA)** is a publicly funded, tuition-free online charter school that serves students in grades K–12 across the state. By leveraging a virtual learning platform, the school provides an alternative to the traditional classroom setting, allowing students to complete their coursework from home while remaining connected to certified Massachusetts teachers. The curriculum is designed to be rigorous and comprehensive, meeting state standards while offering a level of flexibility that accommodates students with diverse needs, including those who require personalized pacing or who thrive in an independent learning environment.

Beyond the academic core, MAVA emphasizes a strong partnership between students, parents, and educators. Parents or guardians serve as "learning coaches," playing an active role in daily instruction, while the school provides the necessary digital tools and support systems to ensure student success. By combining the convenience of online education with a structured, community-oriented approach, MAVA aims to provide a high-quality educational experience for students who may not be well-served by conventional brick-and-mortar schools.
1,155
Total Students
72.4
Full-Time Teachers
15.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Greater Commonwealth Virtual School
Demographic Student Count
White590
Hispanic302
Black86
Asian65
Two or More94
Pacific Islander5
  • White
    590 (51.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    302 (26.4 %)
  • Two or More
    94 (8.2 %)
  • Black
    86 (7.5 %)
  • Asian
    65 (5.7 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.4 %)
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: Greater Commonwealth Virtual District
Phone: (413)475-3879
Website: http://www.gcvs.org
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 1,155
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 72.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.9
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 30
Grade 1 41
Grade 2 43
Grade 3 57
Grade 4 49
Grade 5 60
Grade 6 77
Grade 7 76
Grade 8 113
Grade 9 145
Grade 10 145
Grade 11 163
Grade 12 156

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Greater Commonwealth Virtual School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten30
Grade 141
Grade 243
Grade 357
Grade 449
Grade 560
Grade 677
Grade 776
Grade 8113
Grade 9145
Grade 10145
Grade 11163
Grade 12156
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Greater Commonwealth Virtual School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female62253.9%
Male52045%
Not Specified131.1%