For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 685 students in Irvine, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Irvine, KY are Estill County Success Academy and Estill County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Irvine, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Irvine have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Irvine, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Estill County High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Irvine, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Estill County Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
253 Main St
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-2181
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-2181
Grades: 6-12
| 38 students
Rank: #22.
Estill County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
397 Engineer Rd
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-3537
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-3537
Grades: 9-12
| 647 students
Rank: n/an/a
Estill County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
253 Main Street
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-2181
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-2181
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Irvine, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Shadow Mountain Academy Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
6930 Winchester Rd
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-3977
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-3977
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Irvine, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Irvine, KY include Estill County Success Academy and Estill County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Irvine?
3 public high schools are located in Irvine.
What is the racial composition of students in Irvine?
Irvine public high schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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