Palmer High

www.palmerschools.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=293370&type=d

535 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Palmer High School, located in Palmer, Massachusetts, is the primary secondary education institution serving the local community. As part of the Palmer Public Schools district, the high school is dedicated to fostering an academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and personal development. The school strives to prepare its students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in military service, by offering a comprehensive curriculum aligned with state educational standards.

Beyond the classroom, Palmer High School places a strong value on student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. These programs are designed to promote school spirit, leadership, and social responsibility among the student body. With a focus on community and collaboration, the school aims to maintain a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential while building meaningful connections with their peers and educators.

535

Total Students

60.2

Full-Time Teachers

8.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Palmer High
Demographic	Student Count
White	378
Hispanic	100
Black	11
Asian	16
Two or More	27
American Indian	1

White
378 (70.9 %)
Hispanic
100 (18.8 %)
Two or More
27 (5.1 %)
Asian
16 (3.0 %)
Black
11 (2.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Palmer
Phone:	(413)283-6511
Website:	http://www.palmerschools.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=293370&type=d
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	535
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 102

Grade 7 76

Grade 8 90

Grade 9 63

Grade 10 73

Grade 11 65

Grade 12 63

Ungraded 3