Palmer High

Set in Palmer, Massachusetts, Palmer High is a cozy high school, operated by Palmer. It enrolls 416 students across grades 7 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 777 students per school, that is 46% below typical.

Palmer comprises 2 schools with combined enrollment of 1,093 students; Palmer High is among them.

On the student-mix side, Palmer High reports that the largest single group is White, at 70% of enrollment. Beyond that, the school reports 18% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 4% Asian, 3% Black.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Palmer High has 47 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 8.9:1. The state averages around 23.4:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical.

Zooming out to the county, Hampden County reports that median household earnings sit near $71,306, 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Palmer High is one of 168 public schools in Hampden County (combined enrollment of about 68,540 students).

Nearest neighbor: Old Mill Pond, around 0.1 miles off. Within five miles, there are 3 other public schools.

The campus sits in a commuter-belt setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Palmer High has fell 42%, going from 713 students in 2018 to 416 in 2025. The White share of enrollment declined from 83% to 70% over that span. Class-load math has pulled in: from 11.5:1 in 2018 to 8.9:1 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, the feed for Palmer High typically covers sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.