Serving 104 students in grades 1-12, Pittsfield Public Virtual Academy 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
Minority enrollment was 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Total Students
104 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1580 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
14%
25%
Black
15%
10%
White
58%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
90%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Pittsfield School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pittsfield Public Virtual Academy's ranking?
Pittsfield Public Virtual Academy is ranked #1580 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pittsfield Public Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Pittsfield Public Virtual Academy is 60-79%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Pittsfield Public Virtual Academy?
104 students attend Pittsfield Public Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Pittsfield Public Virtual Academy students are White, 15% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Pittsfield Public Virtual Academy offer ?
Pittsfield Public Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades 1-12
What school district is Pittsfield Public Virtual Academy part of?
Pittsfield Public Virtual Academy is part of Pittsfield School District.
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