Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School

Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
240 Sykes St,  Palmer, MA
4.0
629 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Eric Duda
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
A-
Teachers
C
College Prep
B+
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
A
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
73
Full Time Teachers
73
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
540
Verbal
560
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
152:1

Student Diversity

Male
60.6%
Female
38.9%
White
84.7%
Hispanic
9.1%
Two or more races
3.3%
Black
1.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Massachusetts Amherst 52 Students
Western New England University 33 Students
Springfield Technical Community College 30 Students
University of Massachusetts Boston 25 Students
Westfield State University 24 Students
Holyoke Community College 22 Students
Bay Path University 22 Students
Salem State University 20 Students
Boston University 19 Students
Elms College 18 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 30 Students
Psychology 21 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 9 Students
Robotics and Automation Engineering 9 Students
Biology 8 Students
Computer Science 8 Students
Mechanical Engineering 7 Students
Aerospace Engineering 7 Students
Hospitality and Tourism Management 7 Students
Business 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 42 Reviews
1.0 Senior
2/17/2025
Pathfinder is not the best school. The teachers are very rude and it is very out dated. The bathroom smell super bad like marjuina and they do nothing about it.
5.0 Alum
8/18/2022
I loved the diversity within this school. I enjoyed the opportunity to explore all the trade options. It helped me develop both school, life and work skills. Just because you go to a trade school does not mean you can not go to college!! I graduated, went to community college then transferred to a 4-year university.
5.0 Alum
6/17/2019
I loved my 4 years at Pathfinder! The teachers were so helpful and willing to take the time to help with whatever you needed.

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Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 located at 240 Sykes St in Palmer, in the Palmer neighborhood. The school has a total enrollment of 629 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.59, the graduation rate is 92%, and the average SAT score is 1100. The average home value in this area is $363,705. Discover additional schools in the area, like Palmer High School, Wilbraham & Monson Academy, Springfield International Charter School, and more. Learn more about what Palmer has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School.

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