Explore Your Public High School Options

As you and your family plan for high school, it's an exciting time to explore the diverse and excellent public education options available to you. Open houses are the single best way to experience a school's culture, see programs in action, and meet the teachers and students who make each campus unique. We strongly encourage students and their families to attend one or more of these events to find the best fit for your future!

Below are the details for the open houses. Click on the school's name for more information.

Andover High School , 80 Shawsheen Road, Andover, MA 01810

Discover AHS: Programs at a Glance

Thursday, November 13, 2025 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

AHS offers a comprehensive high school experience focused on rigorous academics, a wide range of extracurricular opportunities, and a supportive student community.

Open House Focus: The evening is structured to give you a complete picture of student life. You'll start by exploring the many ways to get involved outside the classroom at the Clubs, Activities, Athletics, and Fine Arts Fair, then hear directly from AHS leaders and current students about the academic pathways and campus culture.

Greater Lawrence Technical School , 57 River Road, Andover, MA 01810

Sunday, November 2, 2025 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Discover 20+ Career & Technical Programs, including Advanced Manufacturing, Aviation, Health Assisting, Culinary Arts, and more!

GLTS provides a pathway for students interested in combining academic coursework with hands-on, career-focused technical training. Students graduate with a high school diploma and the skills needed for direct entry into a career or further college education.

Technical Programs Offered (a selection):

• Advanced Manufacturing

• Automotive Technology

• Biotechnology

• Carpentry

• Culinary Arts

• Dental Assisting

• Electrical

• Health Assisting

• Information Technology

• Plumbing

• Robotics & Automation

Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School , 565 Maple Street, Danvers, MA 01923

Saturday, November 22, 2025

Learn about specialized Agricultural and Natural Resources programs available to Andover students (e.g., Veterinary Science, Equine Science, Arboriculture).

Andover students are eligible to apply to their specialized Agricultural and Natural Resources programs. This is a unique opportunity for students passionate about science, animals, and the environment.

Eligible Programs for Andover Students:

• Arboriculture

• Companion Animals

• Landscaping & Turf Management

• Large Animal Science 

• Natural & Environmental Sciences

• Sustainable Horticulture

• Veterinary Science

This fall, representatives from Greater Lawrence Technical School, Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School, and Andover High School will be visiting our middle schools to share information directly with students during the school day.

Dates will be announced soon! Keep an eye out for updates from your middle school counselors.

QUESTIONS:

If you need any assistance about the application process or require more details about a specific school please contact your middle school counselor.

Doherty Middle School: Mary Margaret Creamer

West Middle School: Emma Hammond

Wood Hill Middle School: Meghan Mba