West Jessamine High School

1,301 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

West Jessamine High School, located in Nicholasville, Kentucky, is a public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Jessamine County School District, the institution is known for fostering a comprehensive academic environment that emphasizes college and career readiness. The school typically offers a robust curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and a variety of elective tracks designed to meet the diverse interests and future goals of its student body.

Beyond the classroom, West Jessamine High School places a strong focus on student engagement through an active extracurricular program. Students are encouraged to participate in a wide array of athletics, performing arts, and student organizations, all of which aim to build leadership, school spirit, and community connection. With a commitment to maintaining a supportive and innovative learning culture, the school strives to prepare its graduates for success in post-secondary education and the workforce while remaining a central pillar of the local Nicholasville community.

1,301

Total Students

71.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Jessamine High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,046
Hispanic	109
Black	78
Asian	20
Two or More	44
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,046 (80.4 %)
Hispanic
109 (8.4 %)
Black
78 (6.0 %)
Two or More
44 (3.4 %)
Asian
20 (1.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jessamine County
Phone:	(859)887-2421
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,301
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	562
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 343

Grade 10 345

Grade 11 339

Grade 12 271

Ungraded 3