Pathfinder Vocational Technical
640 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School, located in Palmer, Massachusetts, serves students from nine surrounding communities with a comprehensive approach to secondary education. The school is designed to bridge the gap between traditional academics and career readiness, offering a diverse array of technical programs that allow students to gain hands-on experience in high-demand fields. By integrating a rigorous academic curriculum with specialized vocational training, Pathfinder prepares its students to transition directly into the workforce, pursue post-secondary education, or enter military service upon graduation.
Beyond its technical offerings, the school is deeply committed to fostering professional maturity and character development. Students at Pathfinder participate in a supportive learning environment that emphasizes leadership, workplace ethics, and practical problem-solving skills. With its mission to provide a high-quality vocational education, the school functions as a vital resource for the region, equipping students with both the technical certifications and the academic foundation necessary to thrive in an evolving 21st-century economy.
Beyond its technical offerings, the school is deeply committed to fostering professional maturity and character development. Students at Pathfinder participate in a supportive learning environment that emphasizes leadership, workplace ethics, and practical problem-solving skills. With its mission to provide a high-quality vocational education, the school functions as a vital resource for the region, equipping students with both the technical certifications and the academic foundation necessary to thrive in an evolving 21st-century economy.
640
Total Students
68.6
Full-Time Teachers
9.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 542 |
| Hispanic | 58 |
| Black | 12 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 21 |
| American Indian | 1 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White542 (85.1 %)
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Hispanic58 (9.1 %)
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Two or More21 (3.3 %)
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Black12 (1.9 %)
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Asian2 (0.3 %)
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American Indian1 (0.2 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Career and Technical School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical |
| Phone: | (413)283-9701 |
| Website: | http://www.pathfindertech.org |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 640 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 68.6 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 9.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
185
Grade 10
168
Grade 11
159
Grade 12
128
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 185 |
| Grade 10 | 168 |
| Grade 11 | 159 |
| Grade 12 | 128 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 249 | 38.9% |
| Male | 388 | 60.6% |
| Not Specified | 3 | 0.5% |
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