Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School is an agricultural and technical high school located in Hathorne section of Danvers, Massachusetts, United States.
Serving 1,745 students in grades 9-12, Essex North Shore Agricultural And Technical School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,745 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Essex North Shore Agricultural And Technical School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Essex North Shore Agricultural And Technical School's student population of 1,745 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 152 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,745 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
152 teachers
Year Founded
2014
Colors
Blue, Green
School Rankings
Essex North Shore Agricultural And Technical School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Essex North Shore Agricultural And Technical School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#181 out of 1631 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
16%
25%
Black
3%
10%
White
76%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Essex North Shore Agricultural And Technical School's ranking?
Essex North Shore Agricultural And Technical School is ranked #181 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Essex North Shore Agricultural And Technical School often compared to?
Essex North Shore Agricultural And Technical Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whittier Regional Vocational by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Essex North Shore Agricultural And Technical School?
The graduation rate of Essex North Shore Agricultural And Technical School is 99%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Essex North Shore Agricultural And Technical School?
1,745 students attend Essex North Shore Agricultural And Technical School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Essex North Shore Agricultural And Technical School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Essex North Shore Agricultural And Technical School?
Essex North Shore Agricultural And Technical School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Essex North Shore Agricultural And Technical School offer ?
Essex North Shore Agricultural And Technical School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Essex North Shore Agricultural And Technical School part of?
Essex North Shore Agricultural And Technical School is part of Essex North Shore Agricultural And Technical School District.
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