Very Good
#585 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 33% in state
Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School
High School · Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District · Hathorne, MA
A high school in Hathorne, MA where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 346, Hathorne, MA 01937
- Math 43% vs MA 46% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs MA 52% (2025)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2022, to 54% in 2025, across a 12-year record (2014–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
College educated
16.4%
Poverty rate
84.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01937; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $23,130NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School is listed in Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School
Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School is a public high school in Hathorne, MA, part of Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District, serving approximately 1,745 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #585 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School
What grades does Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School serve?
Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School?
Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School has an enrollment of approximately 1,745 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School?
The student-teacher ratio at Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School rank in MA?
Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School ranks #585 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School's MySchoolScout rating?
Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School a charter school?
No, Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School a Title I school?
No, Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,745
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 152
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.5%
- Phone
- (978) 304-4700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 01937)
- 146
- Area median age
- 53.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01937; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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