Very Good
#507 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 28% in state
Pathfinder Vocational Technical
High School · Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical · Palmer, MA
A Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
240 Sykes Street, Palmer, MA 01069
- Math 26% vs MA 46% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs MA 52% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pathfinder Vocational Technical score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 29% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 44 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
How we rate schools
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Where Pathfinder Vocational Technical sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated981/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Palmer), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,725
Median home value
$251,300
Median rent
$929/mo
College educated
24.8%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01069; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–12 | 0.6 mi | 509 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $26,298NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Pathfinder Vocational Technical is listed in Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pathfinder Vocational Technical
Pathfinder Vocational Technical is a public high school in Palmer, MA, part of Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical, serving approximately 643 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #507 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pathfinder Vocational Technical
What grades does Pathfinder Vocational Technical serve?
Pathfinder Vocational Technical serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Pathfinder Vocational Technical?
Pathfinder Vocational Technical has an enrollment of approximately 643 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pathfinder Vocational Technical?
The student-teacher ratio at Pathfinder Vocational Technical is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pathfinder Vocational Technical rank in MA?
Pathfinder Vocational Technical ranks #507 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Pathfinder Vocational Technical's MySchoolScout rating?
Pathfinder Vocational Technical has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Pathfinder Vocational Technical?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pathfinder Vocational Technical has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pathfinder Vocational Technical a charter school?
No, Pathfinder Vocational Technical is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pathfinder Vocational Technical a Title I school?
No, Pathfinder Vocational Technical is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 643
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hampden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.3%
- Phone
- (413) 283-9701
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 01069)
- 9,077
- Area average commute
- 34.2 min
- Area median age
- 53.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01069; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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