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.
2,969
Total Students
143.4
Full-Time Teachers
20.7
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
White1,511
Hispanic812
Black302
Asian90
Two or More240
American Indian9
Pacific Islander5
  • White
    1,511 (50.9%)
  • Hispanic
    812 (27.3%)
  • Black
    302 (10.2%)
  • Two or More
    240 (8.1%)
  • Asian
    90 (3.0%)
  • American Indian
    9 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.2%)
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: 2,969
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 143.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.7
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 53
Grade 1 71
Grade 2 90
Grade 3 100
Grade 4 103
Grade 5 123
Grade 6 153
Grade 7 217
Grade 8 267
Grade 9 455
Grade 10 480
Grade 11 421
Grade 12 436

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten53
Grade 171
Grade 290
Grade 3100
Grade 4103
Grade 5123
Grade 6153
Grade 7217
Grade 8267
Grade 9455
Grade 10480
Grade 11421
Grade 12436
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female1,73158.3%
Male1,23841.7%