How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Palmer High | Pathfinder Vocational Technical |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Palmer, MA | Palmer, MA |
| School Type | regular | vocational |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 416 | 660 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Palmer High | Pathfinder Vocational Technical |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,554 | $26,298 |
| District | Palmer Public School District | Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Palmer High | Pathfinder Vocational Technical |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70.1% | 83.3% |
| African American | 3.4% | 1.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.6% | 10.9% |
| Asian | 3.6% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 5.3% | 3.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Palmer High | Pathfinder Vocational Technical |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 7 | 12 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 94:1 | 125:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 28.2% | 16.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 38 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.