If your family needs flexibility in learning, online schools might be the way to go. There are several public and private online schools in Massachusetts that you can choose from.
So, what are some online schools in Massachusetts? Online public schools in Massachusetts include Greater Commonwealth Virtual School and TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School. Online private schools in Massachusetts include Excel High School and Massachusetts Mayflower Academy.
Of course, each of these schools vary in terms of courses offered, student to teacher ratio, and many other factors. You will need to decide which is best for you based on your own preferences.
In this article, we’ll talk about 5 online schools in Massachusetts that you can use as a starting point for your research on which one is best for your family.
Let’s get started.
Online Schools In Massachusetts
You have some options when it comes to online schools in Massachusetts. We’ll go over four of them in this article: two public and two private.
Note that you might also be able to take dual enrollment online courses at colleges to get high school and college credit. However, they likely won’t offer enough courses to allow you to earn an accredited high school diploma.
Let’s take a closer look at each of these Massachusetts online schools, starting with the public ones
Online Public Schools In Massachusetts
There are two free online schools in Massachusetts:
- Greater Commonwealth Virtual School (GCVS)
- TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School (TECCA)
They are both public schools, so you can enroll no matter which Massachusetts city or town you live in. Both of these school offer grades K-12, so if you are looking for a free online high school, middle school, or elementary school and you live in Massachusetts, either of these options will work.
You can learn more about each one below.
Greater Commonwealth Virtual School
The Greater Commonwealth Virtual School is an online K-12 public school with free tuition for Massachusetts students. The teachers are state-certified, and students can learn and participate from any device with internet access.
The Greater Commonwealth Virtual School offers courses in the following areas:
- English
- Math
- Science
- Social Studies
- World Language
- Computer Science
- Physical Education
- Life Skills
- Art
- Music
Some of the AP (Advanced Placement) courses offered include:
- AP Language and Composition
- AP Literature and Composition
- AP Calculus AB
- AP Biology
- AP U.S. History
You can learn more about their academics and course offerings here.
Greater Commonwealth Virtual School offers both live and flexible (asynchronous) programs for grades 6 through 12. They also offer an online dual enrollment program with Greenfield Community College.
Greater Commonwealth Virtual Academy uses technology to make online learning more effective, such as IXL Learning and Education.com.
You can apply for admission at Greater Commonwealth Virtual School here.
TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School (TECCA)
TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School is an online K-12 public school with free tuition for Massachusetts students. The school is supported by Pearson, and the teachers are professionals. Students can learn and participate from any device with internet access.
TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School offers courses in the following areas:
- Math
- Science
- Social Studies
- English
- Foreign Languages
They also offer Honors and AP courses for advanced students to take more challenging online courses and earn college credit.
You can learn more about their course offerings here.
TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School uses technology to make online learning more effective, such as Virtual Nerd, MIT OpenCourseWare, National Geographic, Smithsonian, Khan Academy, and IXL.
You can apply for admission at TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School here.
Online Private Schools In Massachusetts
There are also some private online schools for students in Massachusetts, including:
- Excel High School & Northgate Academy
- Massachusetts Mayflower Academy
These are all private schools, so you can enroll no matter which Massachusetts city or town you live in. If you are looking for an online private school and you live in Massachusetts, any of these options will work.
You can learn more about each one below.
Excel High School & Northgate Academy
Excel High School is an online private high school that offers a high school diploma in all 50 states, including Massachusetts. The courses can provide a complete high school diploma program, and students can learn and participate from any device with internet access.
Excel High School offers courses in the following areas:
- English
- Math
- Science
- Social Studies
- World Language
- Electives (Engineering, Computer Science, Sports Science, Life Skills, etc.)
They also offer dual enrollment courses so you can earn credit for high school and college at the same time.
You can learn more about their academics and course offerings here.
Excel High School also has AP courses available.
You can apply for admission at Excel High School here.
You might also be interested in their online Christian high school, Northgate Academy.
Massachusetts Mayflower Academy
The Massachusetts Mayflower Academy is an online private high school operated by VHS Learning (a nonprofit organization). The courses are meant to supplement ordinary high school courses, and students can learn and participate from any device with internet access.
The school is accredited by:
The Massachusetts Mayflower Academy offers courses in the following areas:
- Language Arts
- Math
- Science
- Social Studies
- World Language
- Computer Science
- Physical Education
- Life Skills
- Health
- Business
- Art
- Music
You can learn more about their academics and course offerings here.
Massachusetts Mayflower Academy has a strong AP curriculum. Some of the AP (Advanced Placement) courses offered include:
- AP Art History
- AP Biology
- AP Calculus (AB or BC)
- AP Chemistry
- AP Computer Science
- AP Economics
- AP English (Lit or Lang)
- AP History (U.S. or European)
- AP Languages (French, Spanish, Latin)
- AP Physics
- AP Psychology
- AP Statistics
You can learn more about their AP course offerings here.
They also offer self-paced flexible courses so that you can learn at your own speed.
You can apply for admission at Massachusetts Mayflower Academy here.
Is Online School Free?
Online public schools are usually free, but you may have to pay some fees (for example, an exam fee for AP exams that you might take).
Online private schools usually are not free. However, don’t let that discourage you.
Many private schools offer scholarships to students. If you cannot get scholarships or still cannot afford the tuition, you might be able to get financial aid from a private school.
Conclusion
Now you know about some of the public and private online schools in Massachusetts. You also have a way to start comparing them to make a decision about which one to attend.
You can get a sense of which math courses to take in high school from my article here.
If you want to level-up your math abilities as a home-school student or online learner, consider studying for the AMC Math Test.
You might also like to read my article on microlearning.
If you would like to hire a math tutor, check out this article first.
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