Norfolk County Agricultural High School

What Norfolk County Agricultural High School does

Norfolk County Agricultural High School (Norfolk Aggie) is a public vocational-technical high school located on a 365-acre campus at 400 Main St in Walpole, Massachusetts, founded in 1917 and governed by an elected Norfolk County Board of Trustees. The institution delivers a combined academic and agricultural science curriculum to approximately 600+ students in grades 9-12, with freshmen rotating through all four career and technical programs—Agricultural Mechanics (Diesel and Mechanical Technology), Animal & Veterinary Science, Environmental Science, and Horticultural (Plant) Science—before selecting a major in their junior year. The school is the only agricultural high school serving Norfolk County and draws from 28 member towns plus 40+ out-of-county sending districts through a county-wide enrollment system.

The operating model is built on public funding channels, including Massachusetts state education formula aid (Chapter 70), per-pupil assessments from Norfolk County member towns, and tuition from out-of-county districts. Supplementary revenue includes a mandatory $150 annual student activity fee, a summer camp program priced at $315–$425 per week serving ages 7-15, and private fundraising through the Norfolk Aggie Foundation (a 501(c)(3) established in 2016 that awards over $100,000 annually in scholarships to graduating seniors). Technology infrastructure centers on PowerSchool SIS, Google Workspace for Education, Google Classroom, IPASS, and a 1:1 Chromebook program; no proprietary AI/ML capabilities are evident.

Programmatic differentiation includes OSHA 10-Hour General Industry certification, hands-on internships at partner institutions such as Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, Massachusetts General Hospital, Milton Caterpillar, and the New England Aquarium, an active FFA chapter, and dual enrollment and articulation pathways with Massasoit Community College, UMass Amherst (Stockbridge School of Agriculture), and Keene State College. Reported outcomes include a 99% MCAS pass rate and 98% of graduates pursuing postsecondary degrees. The school is subject to Massachusetts DESE Tiered Focus Monitoring as a regulatory compliance mechanism. Recent campus investments include solar panel and wind turbine projects supporting clean energy education within the Environmental Science program.

Name

Norfolk County Agricultural High School

Legal name

Norfolk County Agricultural High School

Website

https://norfolkaggie.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1917

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Norfolk County Agricultural High School is a public vocational-technical high school in Walpole, Massachusetts, founded in 1917, serving 600+ students across four agricultural CTE programs with public funding, articulation agreements, and internship-driven career preparation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Vocational Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Agribusiness, Farm Management & Compliance (EDAOAOAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Agricultural Mechanics, Equipment Operation & Maintenance (EDAOAOAI), Crop, Soil & Agronomy Technician Training (EDAOAOAF)

Keywords

• Vocational agricultural education
• High school CTE programs
• Animal veterinary science
• Environmental science curriculum
• Plant horticulture training

Headquarters

HQ city

Walpole

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: Funded by Norfolk County member towns and out-of-county sending districts through per-pupil tuition arrangements based on state education funding formulas.
2. Student Activity Fee: Mandatory annual fee of $150 per student for participation in school activities.
3. Scholarship Donations: Norfolk Aggie Foundation raises funds from private donors; awarded over $100,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors.
4. Summer Camp Programs: Summer enrichment camp for ages 7-15 with half-day sessions at $315-$375 per week and Counselor-in-Training program at $425 per week.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Norfolk County Agricultural High School (Norfolk Aggie) is a public vocational-technical high school delivering grades 9-12 education that integrates college-preparatory academics with hands-on agricultural science training across four career and technical programs: Agricultural Mechanics, Animal & Veterinary Science, Environmental Science, and Plant (Horticultural) Science. The school also operates a summer enrichment camp for ages 7-15, dual enrollment college courses, and an FFA chapter.

Product overview

Norfolk County Agricultural High School (Norfolk Aggie) is a public vocational-technical high school offering a unified educational program combining academic instruction with hands-on agricultural science vocational training. The school provides four primary CTE programs: Agricultural Mechanics (Diesel and Mechanical Technology), Animal & Veterinary Science, Environmental Science, and Horticultural (Plant) Science. Additional offerings include a Summer Enrichment Camp (Aggie Summer Camp), Dual Enrollment partnerships with Massasoit Community College, and FFA membership. The school operates a Digital Learning Center serving as the library and academic resource hub. Students progress through exploratory freshman year before selecting a major, with 98% of graduates pursuing higher education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Norfolk Aggie Foundation: 501(c)(3) nonprofit tax exempt organization that supports the Students, Faculty and Administration of Norfolk County Agricultural High School by raising funds from private and public sources.

Products and services

• Agricultural Mechanics Program Career and technical education program for high school students introducing careers related to construction, operation, and maintenance of agricultural equipment, including welding, electrical systems, gasoline and diesel engines, hydraulics, woodworking, concrete, and safety.
• Animal & Veterinary Science Program Comprehensive animal and veterinary science program with hands-on experience across diverse species including marine fish, small animals, horses, livestock, and birds, with concentrations in Canine Science, Equine Science, Farm and Livestock Management, Marine Science, Research Animal Technology, and Veterinary Science.
• Environmental Science Program Environmental science program focused on environmental studies, laboratory and field studies, preparing students for careers as environmental scientists, water quality specialists, engineers, and roles in environmental organizations investigating real-world environmental issues.
• Horticultural (Plant) Science Program Horticulture program providing skills for careers in landscaping, ornamental horticulture, and arboriculture with concentrations in Urban Forestry, Landscape Management, and Horticulture. Includes Tree Care Academy certification and pathway to college credits via UMass Amherst articulation.
• Aggie Summer Camp Summer enrichment camp for campers aged 7-13 years offering half-day week-long sessions including Equine Classes ($375) and general classes ($315). Also offers Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program for 14-15 year olds at $425/week.
• Dual Enrollment Program Program offering eligible junior and senior students opportunity to take college courses during high school through partnership with Massasoit Community College, enabling them to earn college credits before graduation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% MCAS pass rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stockbridge School of Agriculture at UMass AmherstcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreement awards 3 free credits to any graduate of the Norfolk Aggie Horticulture program who is accepted to a Stockbridge bachelor degree program.
• Keene State CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreement for Plant Science program graduates providing pathway to continued education.
• Massasoit Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual Enrollment Program allows eligible junior and senior students to take college courses during high school through Massasoit Community College.
• Arnold Arboretum of Harvard UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternship site for students in Horticulture program. Students gain hands-on experience at Harvard University's renowned botanical institution.
• Massachusetts General HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternship site providing authentic career experience for students in Research Animal Technology and Animal Science programs.
• New England Wildlife CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternship site for students interested in veterinary science and wildlife rehabilitation careers.
• Milton CaterpillarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternship site for Agricultural Mechanics students to gain experience with heavy equipment and diesel technology.
• The Trustees of ReservationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternship site providing environmental conservation experience for Environmental Science students.
• New England AquariumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram partner for Marine Science concentration within Animal and Veterinary Science program.
• Charles River LaboratoriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram partner providing research animal technology experience for students.
• Southwick ZoominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram partner for Animal Science students providing zoo and wildlife education experience.
• Mystic AquariumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram partner providing marine science education and career exploration.
• University of Rhode IslandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram partner for Animal and Marine Science students providing higher education pathway.
• AstraZenecaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram partner providing research and biotechnology career exposure for students.
• Capron Park ZoominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional zoo partner for Animal Science program field trips and career exploration.
• Children's HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Animal and Marine Science students interested in veterinary and research careers.
• Massachusetts Society for Medical ResearchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing education about biomedical research careers and humane practices.
• Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Comparative MedicineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch animal technology program partner for veterinary science students.
• Milton CATminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCaterpillar equipment dealer partnership for Agricultural Mechanics students.
• New England Wildlife Center, WeymouthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeterinary science and wildlife rehabilitation internship site.
• Harvard UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple partnerships including Arnold Arboretum internship site and Harvard Museum of Natural History field trips for Horticulture students.
• Capt. John BoatsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarine science program partner for ocean-related educational experiences.
• Blue Stream AquacultureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAquaculture program partner for students interested in fish and marine industry careers.
• Milton CaterpillarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiesel and Mechanical Technology program partner providing equipment and industry connections for Agricultural Mechanics students.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School: Massachusetts regional agricultural and vocational-technical high school located in Hathorne serving Essex County. Most directly comparable peer—same state regulatory framework, same agricultural CTE model, four-program portfolio, public funding, lottery admissions, and dual enrollment partnerships.
• Bristol County Agricultural High School: One of three remaining standalone Massachusetts agricultural high schools, located in Dighton serving Bristol County. Operates under the same state chapter 74 agricultural education framework as Norfolk Aggie, with comparable animal science, plant science, mechanics, and natural resources programs.
• Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School: Massachusetts public agricultural and vocational high school in Northampton serving Hampshire County. Direct comparable peer with the same state funding model, agricultural CTE program structure, and public high school mission combining academics with hands-on trades training.
• Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical High School: Massachusetts regional vocational-technical high school in Lexington serving multiple towns across Middlesex County. Comparable as a multi-program regional CTE school with lottery admissions, district tuition model, and career-technical program offerings overlapping with Norfolk Aggie's agricultural mechanics and environmental science tracks.
• Cape Cod Regional Technical High School: Massachusetts regional vocational-technical high school serving Cape Cod member towns. Comparable regional CTE model with lottery admissions, multi-program portfolio including environmental/marine science overlap, and the same state funding and DESE compliance framework.
• Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School: Massachusetts regional vocational-technical high school (Fitchburg) serving north-central Worcester County towns. Direct peer under the same Massachusetts chapter 74 vocational framework with overlapping program areas in agriculture, horticulture, and mechanics.
• Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School: Massachusetts regional vocational-technical high school serving Norfolk, Bristol, and Plymouth counties—same general regional footprint as Norfolk Aggie. Operates under the same state CTE framework with comparable program offerings including technical, agricultural, and vocational majors.
• Greater Lawrence Technical High School: Massachusetts regional vocational-technical high school in the Merrimack Valley. Comparable peer under the same Massachusetts chapter 74 vocational education framework, serving sending-district towns with multi-program technical and agricultural curricula.
• Nashoba Valley Technical High School: Massachusetts regional vocational-technical high school in Westford serving Middlesex and Worcester county towns. Comparable peer operating under the same public CTE funding model, with multi-trade technical programs and serving sending-district towns.
• Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School: Massachusetts regional vocational-technical high school in Billerica serving member towns in Middlesex County. Comparable peer under the same state framework with multi-program technical and vocational majors including overlap with Norfolk Aggie's applied technology areas.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/NorfolkAggieRams
• Instagraminstagram.com/norfolkaggiehs

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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