Is Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School a good school?

Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School ranks 112 th of 348 Massachusetts high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,694 students attended Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School.

What is the racial makeup of Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School?

Students at Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School are 77% White, 15% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School

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Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School is a public high school located in Hathorne, MA, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,694 students. The school is part of the Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District, which is ranked 113 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School consistently performs well on MCAS assessments, outperforming the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Biology. The school has maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 97.5% to 99.7% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has very low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 1.8% over the past five years, much lower than the state average. The school performs exceptionally well for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic students, Special Education students, and Low Socioeconomic Status students, ranking among the top schools in the state for these groups. As a result, Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School has consistently ranked in the top 20-25% of Massachusetts high schools, with a current ranking of 112 out of 348 schools and a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Salem High, Salem Prep High School, and Peabody Veterans Memorial High, Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School significantly outperforms them in academic metrics, graduation rates, and school rankings. As an agricultural and technical school, it likely offers a unique curriculum and learning opportunities that may not be available at other nearby high schools, which could be a draw for students interested in these fields.

Detail:

Public 9-12

565 Maple Street
Hathorne, MA 01937

(978) 304-4700

District: Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
112^th of 348 Massachusetts High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,408

Student/teacher ratio: 11.2

Number of students: 1,694

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.2%

Hispanic:

14.6%

Two or more races:

3.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.5%

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Compare Details Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School ranks better than 67.8% of high schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.85. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.2%), Hispanic (14.6%), two or more races (3.7%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School is 11.2. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School is $20,408.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School:

SchoolDigger ranks Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School 112^th of 348 Massachusetts public high schools. (See Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School in the ranking list.)

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Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District 113^th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MA State Percentile
2017	73.51	87^th	348	75.0%
2018	66.91	138^th	345	60.0%
2019	69.44	127^th	351	63.8%
2022	81.16	67^th	342	80.4%
2023	78.83	79^th	347	77.2%
2024	69.85	112^th	348	67.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	80.30	7^th	55	87.3%
2019	72.98	19^th	58	67.2%
2022	60.46	38^th	78	51.3%
2023	69.67	24^th	82	70.7%
2024	68.13	30^th	87	65.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	68.92	94^th	344	72.7%
2019	73.90	76^th	348	78.2%
2022	88.27	30^th	339	91.2%
2023	79.91	52^nd	301	82.7%
2024	86.21	33^rd	289	88.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	79.04	55^th	330	83.3%
2019	82.30	43^rd	330	87.0%
2022	92.63	23^rd	332	93.1%
2023	92.77	15^th	338	95.6%
2024	80.89	53^rd	338	84.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	65.76	143^rd	339	57.8%
2019	65.09	139^th	342	59.4%
2022	81.60	60^th	340	82.4%
2023	80.56	71^st	339	79.1%
2024	68.41	116^th	342	66.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	59.85	107^th	299	64.2%
2019	75.05	52^nd	299	82.6%
2022	84.38	40^th	295	86.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	67.51	132^nd	343	61.5%
2019	73.16	101^st	346	70.8%
2022	77.76	76^th	339	77.6%
2023	73.31	102^nd	343	70.3%
2024	67.52	116^th	342	66.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	79.18	29^th	160	81.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	82.59	35^th	193	81.9%
2019	87.28	30^th	206	85.4%
2022	94.98	11^th	217	94.9%
2023	92.14	19^th	241	92.1%
2024	79.29	49^th	249	80.3%

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Rank History for White students at Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	55.33	156^th	303	48.5%
2019	59.55	135^th	302	55.3%
2022	73.02	80^th	300	73.3%
2023	69.74	91^st	301	69.8%
2024	57.75	126^th	302	58.3%

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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2015	938	14	14	131	1	1	29	0	1128
2016	1011	17	16	143	1	1	30	0	1219
2017	1067	17	20	161	1	1	40	0	1307
2018	1136	17	20	160	4	1	42	2	1382
2019	1155	16	23	170	5	0	42	2	1413
2020	1195	18	22	195	5	1	55	1	1492
2021	1239	25	27	205	4	1	60	3	1564
2022	1293	30	30	229	2	1	64	5	1654
2023	1308	36	30	248	2	1	63	6	1694

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	1128	108.0	10.4	28.5
2016	1219	108.0	11.2	n/a
2017	1307	113.2	11.5	n/a
2018	1382	122.7	11.2	n/a
2019	1413	121.1	11.6	n/a
2020	1492	124.7	11.9	n/a
2021	1564	131.2	11.9	n/a
2022	1654	142.6	11.5	n/a
2023	1694	151.0	11.2	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	1128	108.0	10.4	28.5
2016	1219	108.0	11.2	n/a
2017	1307	113.2	11.5	n/a
2018	1382	122.7	11.2	n/a
2019	1413	121.1	11.6	n/a
2020	1492	124.7	11.9	n/a
2021	1564	131.2	11.9	n/a
2022	1654	142.6	11.5	n/a
2023	1694	151.0	11.2	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$628 (3.2%)	$18,909 (96.8%)	$19,536
2020	$521 (2.7%)	$19,137 (97.3%)	$19,658
2021	$1,035 (5.1%)	$19,373 (94.9%)	$20,408

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 127^th of 351 High schools	Ranks 79^th of 347 High schools	13.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School)	77	81.4	4.4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District)	77	81.4	4.4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	61	58.2	2.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School)	56	55.9	0.1%
10th Grade Mathematics (Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District)	56	55.9	0.1%
10th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	58	49.7	8.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1413	1694	19.9%
African American	16	36	125%
American Indian	5	2	60%
Asian	23	30	30.4%
Hispanic	170	248	45.9%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	1155	1308	13.2%
Two or More Races	42	63	50%

Schools Near Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2024)	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2024)	MCAS Next Generation Science (2024)	MCAS Next Generation Biology (2024)	MCAS Next Generation Physics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Biology All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Physics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School	Public	9-12	565 Maple Street	Hathorne	01937	Essex County	Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 304-4700	1,694	151	11.2		1,308 (77.2%)	36 (2.1%)	248 (14.6%)	30 (1.8%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	63 (3.7%)	69.9	112^th of 348 public high schools	67.8%		78.8	79^th of 347 public high schools	77.2%	33	73.5	49.3	61.4	61.6		$20,408	$1,035	$19,373
Masconomet Regional High School	Public	9-12	20 Endicott Rd	Boxford	01921	Essex County	Masconomet	No	No	No	No	(978) 887-2323	990	83	11.9		892 (90.1%)	8 (0.8%)	35 (3.5%)	30 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	23 (2.3%)	83.4	64^th of 348 public high schools	81.6%		89.7	42^nd of 347 public high schools	87.9%	22	73.9	69.7	69.8	81.7	60.1	$20,326	$898	$19,428
Danvers High	Public	9-12	60 Cabot Road	Danvers	01923	Essex County	Danvers	No	No	No	No	(978) 777-8925	777	74	10.4		618 (79.5%)	20 (2.6%)	84 (10.8%)	23 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.3%)	53.8	178^th of 348 public high schools	48.9%		49.9	181^st of 347 public high schools	47.8%	3	57.1	43.8	54.7	47.7		$17,742	$606	$17,136
Peabody Veterans Memorial High	Public	9-12	485 Lowell Street	Peabody	01960	Essex County	Peabody	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 536-4500	1,476	121	12.2		1,012 (68.6%)	59 (4.0%)	340 (23.0%)	32 (2.2%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (1.8%)	27.6	263^rd of 348 public high schools	24.4%		27.9	263^rd of 347 public high schools	24.2%		37.4	35.0	37.3	28.2		$18,139	$1,867	$16,272
Lynnfield High	Public	9-12	275 Essex Street	Lynnfield	01940	Essex County	Lynnfield	No	No	No	No	(781) 334-5820	565	45	12.5		449 (79.5%)	11 (1.9%)	47 (8.3%)	44 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.3%)	91.6	27^th of 348 public high schools	92.2%		86.8	51^st of 347 public high schools	85.3%	24	85.4	77.7	77.0	66.2		$18,215	$278	$17,937
Beverly High	Public	9-12	100 Sohier Rd	Beverly	01915	Essex County	Beverly	No	No	No	No	(978) 921-6132	1,286	103	12.4		941 (73.2%)	46 (3.6%)	220 (17.1%)	33 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (3.1%)	61.5	147^th of 348 public high schools	57.8%		60.2	147^th of 347 public high schools	57.6%		60.7	48.7	59.3	47.9		$15,302	$848	$14,454
North Reading High	Public	9-12	189 Park Street	North Reading	01864	Middlesex County	North Reading	No	No	No	No	(978) 664-7800	644	67	9.5		551 (85.6%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (5.0%)	38 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.0%)	90.3	33^rd of 348 public high schools	90.5%		91.4	27^th of 347 public high schools	92.2%	6	81.4	71.9	83.0	79.6		$19,065	$663	$18,402
Salem Prep High School	Public	8-12	2 Museum Place Mall	Salem	01970	Essex County	Salem	No	No	No	No	(978) 740-1171	14	1	10.0		9 (64.3%)	1 (7.1%)	4 (28.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)						$44,411	$3,136	$41,275
New Liberty Innovation School	Public	9-12	2 East India Square	Salem	01970	Essex County	Salem	No	No	No	No	(978) 825-3470	56	7	8.0		22 (39.3%)	6 (10.7%)	24 (42.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.4%)								(n/a)						$28,322	$1,732	$26,590
Salem High	Public	9-12	77 Willson Street	Salem	01970	Essex County	Salem	No	No	No	No	(978) 740-1123	888	104	8.5		338 (38.1%)	64 (7.2%)	434 (48.9%)	22 (2.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (2.9%)	47.5	201^st of 348 public high schools	42.2%		17.9	289^th of 347 public high schools	16.7%	88	52.8	45.4	46.8	39.7		$22,540	$1,343	$21,196

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