WELCOME TO ESSEX NORTH SHORE AGRICULTURAL & TECHNICAL SCHOOL
Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School admits students from our 17 member communities to all our career technical, animal science, and agricultural programs. Member communities include Beverly, Boxford, Danvers, Essex, Gloucester, Hamilton, Lynnfield, Manchester by the Sea, Marblehead, Middleton, Nahant, Peabody, Rockport, Salem, Swampscott, Topsfield and Wenham. Students from across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts are also eligible to gain admission to the following animal science, agricultural, and natural resources programs: Arboriculture, Companion Animals, Natural and Environmental Sciences, Landscaping & Turf Management, Large Animal Science, Sustainable Horticulture, and Veterinary Science). For more information see the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Advisory
Students and their families are encouraged to visit EssexNorthShore.org to learn more about our Program of Studies and our Career Technical & Agricultural Programs as well as Student & Family Services, Athletics, Student Activities and more!
IMPORTANT ADMISSIONS DATES:
| Applications Open for New Applicants for School Year 2026-2027 | By November 1, 2025 |
Open House Virtual Admissions Information Sessions | Saturday, November 22, 2025 December 1-3, 2025
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Class of 2030/Grade 9 Applications: CLOSED Class of 2030/Grade 9 Admissions Lottery (for Fall 2026 Admission) | Friday, January 10, 2026 Thursday, February 5, 2026 |
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Class of 2029 and 2028 Transfer Applications Due (for Fall 2026 Admission): CLOSED
| Sunday, March 1, 2026 |
Transfer Acceptance Notifications (Class of 2029 and 2028)
Please note: In addition to Admission Policy standards, acceptance to Grades 10-11 is limited to availability in CTAE programs. | Friday, August 7, 2026 (anticipated) |
CONTACT ADMISSIONS:
(978) 304-4705 | admissions@essextech.net