Serving 640 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). 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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 640 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (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 640 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
640 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pathfinder Vocational Technical ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pathfinder Vocational Technical is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1098 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
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
9%
24%
Black
2%
10%
White
85%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pathfinder Vocational Technical's ranking?
Pathfinder Vocational Technical is ranked #1098 out of 1,631 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 Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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 80-84%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Pathfinder Vocational Technical?
640 students attend Pathfinder Vocational Technical.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Pathfinder Vocational Technical students are White, 9% 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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