In 1970, a new, larger campus was constructed about 1 mile (1.6 km) away, containing both the high school and a technical center.

This new campus was named the Essex Junction Educational Center (EJEC), while the former building became Albert D. Lawton Middle School.

In 2008, EHS students earned the county's best math scores on the New England Common Assessment Program test.

[7] By 2021, however, the proficiency levels had significantly decreased; across all standardized testing, EHS ranked in the bottom 10% of the state in average math and ELA scores.

There are 31 clubs and 18 sports including: The school has a stadium, track, tennis courts, and several practice fields.