Serving 1,161 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Greater Commonwealth Virtual School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,161 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 57% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Greater Commonwealth Virtual School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Greater Commonwealth Virtual School's student population of 1,161 students has grown by 96% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 105% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
1,161 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Sep 5, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 13, 2026
School Rankings
Greater Commonwealth Virtual School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greater Commonwealth Virtual School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1274 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
26%
25%
Black
8%
10%
White
51%
53%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
57%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greater Commonwealth Virtual School's ranking?
Greater Commonwealth Virtual School is ranked #1274 out of 1,626 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?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Greater Commonwealth Virtual School?
The graduation rate of Greater Commonwealth Virtual School is 57%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Greater Commonwealth Virtual School?
1,161 students attend Greater Commonwealth Virtual School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Greater Commonwealth Virtual School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greater Commonwealth Virtual School?
Greater Commonwealth Virtual School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Greater Commonwealth Virtual School offer ?
Greater Commonwealth Virtual School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Greater Commonwealth Virtual School part of?
Greater Commonwealth Virtual School is part of Greater Commonwealth Virtual School District.
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