Serving 643 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 9:1 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 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 643 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- 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
Top Rankings
Pathfinder Vocational Technical ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Pathfinder Vocational Technical's student population of 643 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
643 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
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 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1166 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
11%
25%
Black
2%
10%
White
83%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 90%.
How many students attend Pathfinder Vocational Technical?
643 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, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pathfinder Vocational Technical?
Pathfinder Vocational Technical has a student ration of 9:1, 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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