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.
660
Total Students
66.4
Full-Time Teachers
9.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pathfinder Vocational Technical
Demographic Student Count
White549
Hispanic72
Black9
Asian3
Two or More25
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    549 (83.3%)
  • Hispanic
    72 (10.9%)
  • Two or More
    25 (3.8%)
  • Black
    9 (1.4%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.5%)
  • 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: 660
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 66.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 182
Grade 10 178
Grade 11 155
Grade 12 145

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pathfinder Vocational Technical
Grade Student Count
Grade 9182
Grade 10178
Grade 11155
Grade 12145
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pathfinder Vocational Technical
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female25538.6%
Male40461.2%
Not Specified10.2%