In 2014, it merged with North Shore Technical High School and took the CTE programs from Peabody Veterans Memorial High School due to financial issues, so they could expand by having more up-to-date and refined facilities and working areas.

The decision was made after many key stakeholders weighed in; including parents, students, state representatives, and other community members.

Students can choose from 22 shops, them being: Advanced Manufacturing, Automotive Technology, Arboriculture, Biotechnology, Companion Animals, Carpentry, Construction Craft Laborers, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Design & Media, Dental Assisting, Engineering & Automatic Technology, Equine Science, Electricity, Information Technology Services, Landscape & Turf Management, Health Assisting, HVAC, Plumbing, Natural & Environmental Sciences, Sustainable Horticulture, and Veterinary Science.

[5] Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School offers many different sports for students to compete in.

For girls, there is cross country, field hockey (with Georgetown), volleyball, soccer, and cheerleading offered in the fall.

The school also offers co-ed sports, such as gymnastics, swimming & diving (with Peabody), indoor track, strength and conditioning, and athletic training.