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#1139 of 1,284 schools in KY

Estill County Success Academy

High School · Estill County · Irvine, KY

A high school in Irvine, KY where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

253 Main St, Irvine, KY 40336

  • Math 25% proficient (2016)
  • Reading 12% proficient (2025)
  • 3/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data4
Annual Change-0.61 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2025
TrendStable
Academics3.1Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.5% (2016 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency12% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency18% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected-8.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile12th
College Readiness3.1Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio38:1
District spending per student$13,527
Chronic Absenteeism23.7%

Students at Estill County Success Academy score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency25%(2016 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2016 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency12%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2014, to 12% in 2025, across a 12-year record (2014–2025).

Show all 4 years by subject
2014
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2025
ELA
12%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2014-2016) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)

Based on 7 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Estill County Success Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 35Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average619/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Irvine), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$45,060

Median home value

$114,500

Median rent

$672/mo

College educated

9.8%

Homeownership

72.4%

Poverty rate

21.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40336; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Estill County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.79–122.3 mi647Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Estill County

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#6 of 6
District spending per student
$13,527NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Estill County Success Academy is listed in Estill County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Estill County Success Academy

Estill County Success Academy is a public high school in Irvine, KY, part of Estill County, serving approximately 38 students in grades 6th-12th with a 38:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,139 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2016) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Estill County Success Academy

What grades does Estill County Success Academy serve?

Estill County Success Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Estill County Success Academy?

Estill County Success Academy has an enrollment of approximately 38 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Estill County Success Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Estill County Success Academy is 38:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Estill County Success Academy rank in KY?

Estill County Success Academy ranks #1,139 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Estill County Success Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Estill County Success Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Estill County Success Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Estill County Success Academy has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2016) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).

Is Estill County Success Academy a charter school?

No, Estill County Success Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Estill County Success Academy a Title I school?

No, Estill County Success Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Estill County Success Academy?

100.0% of students at Estill County Success Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
38
Student-Teacher Ratio
38:1
Teachers (FTE)
1
Type
alternative
Setting
Distant Town
County
Estill County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.7%
Area population (ZIP 40336)
12,650
Area average commute
34.9 min
Area median age
44.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2016 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 40336; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2016, multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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