At a glance
Reported students
1,272
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
70.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky high enrollment
90th percentile
Compared with 441 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
530.5
West Jessamine High School: 1,272 reported students.
State peer staffing position
76th percentile
18:1 reported; state peer median 15.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,266
- Teachers (FTE)
- 70.1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.1:1
What the reported data says about West Jessamine High School
West Jessamine High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Nicholasville. It is one of 14 current school records connected to Jessamine County. NCES reports 1,272 students for 2024–25.
Among 441 high schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 191 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 90th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18:1, above the Kentucky median of 15.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (80.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.1%). English learners represent 2.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 16 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking West Jessamine High School
- 1How do the reported 18:1 student–teacher ratio and 70.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 45.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White80.3%
- Hispanic9.1%
- Black5.4%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
16 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Jessamine County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
East Jessamine High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,222 reported students
The Providence School
High · Grades 06–12
130 reported students
Ashgrove Academy
High · Grades 06–12
7 reported students
Jessamine Career and Technology Center
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
East Jessamine Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
944 reported students
West Jessamine Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
887 reported students
Public schools near West Jessamine High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School Elementary · Jessamine County | 01–05 | 542 | 0.5 mi |
| Jessamine Career and Technology Center High · Jessamine County | 09–12 | 0 | 1.3 mi |
| The Providence School High · Jessamine County | 06–12 | 130 | 3.3 mi |
| East Jessamine High School High · Jessamine County | 09–12 | 1,222 | 3.4 mi |
| Ashgrove Academy High · Jessamine County | 06–12 | 7 | 6.1 mi |
| Paul Laurence Dunbar High School High · Fayette County | 09–12 | 1,828 | 9.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about West Jessamine High School
What grades does West Jessamine High School serve?
West Jessamine High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Jessamine County.
How many students attend West Jessamine High School?
West Jessamine High School reported 1,272 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 90th percentile among 441 Kentucky high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,266 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at West Jessamine High School?
The calculated ratio is 18:1, based on 1,272 students and 70.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kentucky median for the same school level is 15.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is West Jessamine High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
West Jessamine High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Jessamine County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of West Jessamine High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
45.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is West Jessamine High School in?
West Jessamine High School is part of Jessamine County, based in Nicholasville, KY, which operates 14 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near West Jessamine High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School (0.5 mi), Jessamine Career and Technology Center (1.3 mi), The Providence School (3.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.