At a glance
Reported students
1,243
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
72.32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia high enrollment
55th percentile
Compared with 325 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
586.5
Jamestown High: 1,243 reported students.
State peer staffing position
92nd percentile
17.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.8:1. 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
- 1,243
- Teachers (FTE)
- 81.1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.3:1
What the reported data says about Jamestown High
Jamestown High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Williamsburg. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools. NCES reports 1,243 students for 2024–25.
Among 325 high schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 1,140 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 55th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.2:1, above the Virginia median of 13.8:1 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 (62.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%). English learners represent 3.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.4%. 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 26 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Jamestown High
- 1How do the reported 17.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 72.32 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 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 24.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.42
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.58
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White62.5%
- Hispanic18%
- Black9.2%
- Asian3.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7%
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
26 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 Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lafayette High
High · Grades 09–12
1,247 reported students
Warhill High
High · Grades 09–12
1,277 reported students
Stonehouse Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
838 reported students
Lois Hornsby Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
805 reported students
Toano Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
704 reported students
Berkeley Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
666 reported students
Public schools near Jamestown High
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Byrd Baker Elementary Elementary · Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools | PK–05 | 457 | 1.3 mi |
| Matoaka Elementary Elementary · Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools | KG–05 | 595 | 2.3 mi |
| Laurel Lane Elementary Elementary · Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools | PK–05 | 526 | 3.1 mi |
| Lafayette High High · Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,247 | 4.6 mi |
| Warhill High High · Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,277 | 5.8 mi |
| Bruton High High · York County Public Schools | 09–12 | 723 | 6.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Jamestown High
What grades does Jamestown High serve?
Jamestown High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools.
How many students attend Jamestown High?
Jamestown High reported 1,243 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 55th percentile among 325 Virginia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,243 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Jamestown High?
The calculated ratio is 17.2:1, based on 1,243 students and 72.32 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Jamestown High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Jamestown High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Jamestown High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
24.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Jamestown High in?
Jamestown High is part of Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools, based in Williamsburg, VA, which operates 16 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Jamestown High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Clara Byrd Baker Elementary (1.3 mi), Matoaka Elementary (2.3 mi), Laurel Lane Elementary (3.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.