Established in 1964, under the auspices of the then Co Leitrim VEC, Drumshanbo Vocational School is a co-educational, Multi-denominational school that offers a very comprehensive range of subjects up to Leaving Certificate level. The moral and spiritual aspects of students development are fostered through a school ethos based on the respect for the dignity of each individual and a well established pastoral care programme, with Religious Education provided for all years up to and including the Senior Cycle.
Beyond the Leaving Certificate, the school also provides a Post Leavin Certificate course in Business IT. Many students opt to do this after the Leaving Cert and choose to defer entry to university or other third level institution for the year.
There are currently over 300 students enrolled and the school is now under the trusteeship of Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board.