Serving 1,654 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 56% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,654 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- 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
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Essex North Shore Agricultural And Technical School's student population of 1,654 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 143 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,654 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
143 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Essex North Shore Agricultural And Technical School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,644 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 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#190 out of 1644 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
14%
23%
Black
2%
10%
White
78%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Essex North Shore Agricultural And Technical School's ranking?
Essex North Shore Agricultural And Technical School is ranked #190 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% 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 87%.
How many students attend Essex North Shore Agricultural And Technical School?
1,654 students attend Essex North Shore Agricultural And Technical School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Essex North Shore Agricultural And Technical School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
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 12:1, which is equal to 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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