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.
640
Total Students
68.6
Full-Time Teachers
9.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pathfinder Vocational Technical
Demographic Student Count
White542
Hispanic58
Black12
Asian2
Two or More21
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    542 (85.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    58 (9.1 %)
  • Two or More
    21 (3.3 %)
  • Black
    12 (1.9 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pathfinder Vocational Technical
Grade Student Count
Grade 9185
Grade 10168
Grade 11159
Grade 12128
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pathfinder Vocational Technical
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female24938.9%
Male38860.6%
Not Specified30.5%