Estill County Success Academy

As a minimally staffed high school in Irvine, Kentucky, Estill County Success Academy caters to 58 students from grades 6 through 12, one of the schools within Estill County. Enrollment runs roughly 90% leaner than the state mean of about 558.

Within Estill County, which oversees 6 schools and 2,210 students, Estill County Success Academy is one campus in the system.

Demographically, Estill County Success Academy reports that nearly all students (97%) are White. That composition is broadly in line with Estill County as a whole.

Looking at school resources, On paper, Estill County Success Academy has 2 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 29.0:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 16.6:1, putting Estill County Success Academy higher than the state norm the norm. Around 84% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. By comparison, Estill County runs at roughly 68%, so the school's eligibility rate is somewhat above the surrounding baseline.

Zooming out to the county, the surrounding county (Estill County) reports that median household earnings sit near $46,051, roughly 12% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 15%. Across Estill County's 7 public schools (combined enrollment of about 2,210 students), Estill County Success Academy is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Estill Springs Elementary, roughly 0.4 miles away. Within five miles, there are 5 other public schools.

The campus sits in a town-center setting. As a virtual school, attendance and instruction happen remotely rather than in person.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Estill County Success Academy has edged up 480%, going from 10 students in 2018 to 58 in 2025. Class-load math has widened: from 10.0:1 in 2018 to 29.0:1 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, the feed for Estill County Success Academy typically covers school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.