Serving 660 students in grades 9-12, Pathfinder Vocational Technical 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 660 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pathfinder Vocational Technical's student population of 660 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
660 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
To establish an educational community, anchored in rigorous and diverse academic and technical experiences, that ensures every student realizes their full potential and emerges as a responsible, engaged, and contributing member of society.
School Rankings
Pathfinder Vocational Technical 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 Pathfinder Vocational Technical is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1166 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
10%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.9%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pathfinder Vocational Technical's ranking?
Pathfinder Vocational Technical is ranked #1166 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Pathfinder Vocational Technical often compared to?
Pathfinder Vocational Technicalis often viewed alongside schools like Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School, Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pathfinder Vocational Technical?
The graduation rate of Pathfinder Vocational Technical is 90-94%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Pathfinder Vocational Technical?
660 students attend Pathfinder Vocational Technical.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Pathfinder Vocational Technical students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pathfinder Vocational Technical?
Pathfinder Vocational Technical has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pathfinder Vocational Technical offer ?
Pathfinder Vocational Technical offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pathfinder Vocational Technical part of?
Pathfinder Vocational Technical is part of Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical School District.
In what neighborhood is Pathfinder Vocational Technical located?
Pathfinder Vocational Technical is located in the Three Rivers neighborhood of Palmer, MA.
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