Please! Let's be real, it's school. It's not all unicorns and rainbows; the core-subject…read moredepartments have reached the peak of humanity, literally. All they do is give you worksheets, homework, and stress. As a student this a real review. I don't believe the adults who write reviews, they don't experience the hardships of school. Don't expect anything special, it's a regular school. Geez, writing reviews is honestly so tiring. I am giving it a 5/5 because I don't want to ruin it's "prestige". But to be completely honest...I would give this school a 2.748/5

I don't get how the entire school district is on Yelp, but hey you only live once…read more I went through nearly the entirety of all Irvington schools and have yet to go to jail, so they did something right. If you're browsing towns looking for the best schooling around, you probably should look no further. Irvington schools foster a sense of community, freedom, and just enough light-heartedness and personal attention to make it seem worth living in this pricey town (not that Irvington isn't great). I was in the rare class (2010) that actually skipped going to the Main Street School, I went from Dows Lane Elementary (which used to be K-5) directly to the new (at the time) Irvington Middle School and then next door to IHS. All three schools have small classes and amazing teachers. At the middle and high schools which are attached at the hip (literally) the teacher to student relationships are probably the greatest feature. I knew my teachers as friends, and in a high school with only 600 students, you really do get that personal touch. The facilities are pretty fantastic, the middle school is still pretty shiny at this point being nearly 10 years old. The gymnasium is quite large and the theater is quality stuff. The football field truly could use a redesign and astroturf, but what're you gonna do. Also the library is a really nice place to not do work in, too. The science department has great tech, and most rooms in the entire district are equipped with SmartBoards which offer an advanced computerized form of the classic white board. Shockingly I haven't even found SmartBoards in college, so this is pretty great technology. This school district is extremely safe. Aside from a few bomb scares 5 years ago, there are hardly any disturbances. It is representative of the town itself, which is mostly wealthy white people. There are tons of things for a student to do at IHS; after school activities galore. There are about a million and a half ways to get involved in something, or even start your own student group which I did. From the award winning newspaper to foreign film clubs, there is no shortage of after school stuff. There are tons of electives and special interest classes at the schools, so a student is afforded a rare freedom in scheduling that really lets you customize your education. There's the godsend of not having to take math all four years of high school and plenty of off-beat AP classes; not to mention the Syracuse Universe Program "SUPA" that operates through IHS. This allows students to take a few college classes within the walls of the high school! One of my favorite things about my experience. Overall, your kid will get smart and not come home with a black eye. Could you ask for anything more?

Administration - D Teachers C - level…read more Think twice before registering your child at this school if you are paying full tuition. Lots of students at this school get financial aid - Inner city. But if you are paying full tuition, I don't recommend this school, Administrator at this school is really bad. Also, the teaching level is not good. This school is worse than a public school nowadays.

am extremely frustrated with the curdent state of this school. The administration has implemented…read moreoverly strict policies and restrictions that are making it difficult for students to thrive. My daughter comes home every day overwhelmed by the excessive workload and disheartened by how harshly she is treated. The recently introduced demerit system is particularly concerning -- it feels unnecessarily punitive and lacks fairness and flexibility. Instead of promoting growth and accountability, it seems to be focused on control and discipline. Furthermore, the restrictions placed on the school-issued MacBooks are counterproductive. Essential applications, such as the Notes app, are disabled, despite students relying on them to stay organized, manage assignments, and prepare for exams. These limitations hinder students' ability to use their tools effectively and do not support a healthy academic environment. As a parent, l urge the school to reevaluate these policies and consider the long-term impact they are having on students' well-being, motivation, and overall learning experience.