BRISTOL COUNTY AGRICULTURAL HIGH SCHOOL

Bristol County Agricultural High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Bristol County Agricultural school district, located in Dighton, MA with about 454 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 35 teachers, Bristol County Agricultural High has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Bristol County Agricultural High School, commonly known as "Bristol Aggie," is a unique public vocational-technical high school located in Dighton, Massachusetts. Unlike traditional high schools, Bristol Aggie integrates a rigorous academic curriculum with specialized, hands-on training in agricultural, environmental, and animal sciences. The school serves students from across Bristol County, offering a specialized learning environment where students can pursue state-approved career technical education (CTE) pathways alongside their core academic requirements.

The school is well-regarded for its immersive campus, which functions much like a working farm and laboratory. Students can choose from a variety of diverse technical majors, including Animal Science, Equine Studies, Environmental Science, Floriculture, Arboriculture, and Agricultural Mechanics. By blending classroom instruction with practical experience—such as managing livestock, maintaining greenhouses, and engaging in landscape design—Bristol Aggie prepares students for both higher education and immediate entry into specialized workforce sectors, fostering a deep connection between academic theory and real-world application.

For more information, contact Bristol County Agricultural High at (508) 669-6744 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.