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.
1,184
Total Students
83.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Greater Commonwealth Virtual School
Demographic Student Count
White610
Hispanic294
Black94
Asian74
Two or More90
American Indian2
Pacific Islander3
  • White
    610 (52.3%)
  • Hispanic
    294 (25.2%)
  • Black
    94 (8.1%)
  • Two or More
    90 (7.7%)
  • Asian
    74 (6.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    2 (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: Greater Commonwealth Virtual District
Phone: (413)475-3879
Website: http://www.gcvs.org
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 1,184
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 83.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.3
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 20
Grade 1 35
Grade 2 40
Grade 3 44
Grade 4 40
Grade 5 59
Grade 6 82
Grade 7 98
Grade 8 129
Grade 9 176
Grade 10 166
Grade 11 155
Grade 12 140

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Greater Commonwealth Virtual School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten20
Grade 135
Grade 240
Grade 344
Grade 440
Grade 559
Grade 682
Grade 798
Grade 8129
Grade 9176
Grade 10166
Grade 11155
Grade 12140
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Greater Commonwealth Virtual School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female63753.8%
Male53044.8%
Not Specified171.4%