East Jessamine High School
1,173 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
East Jessamine High School, located in Nicholasville, Kentucky, serves as a primary secondary education institution for the Jessamine County School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic growth and career readiness, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and various vocational pathways to help students prepare for post-secondary success. Beyond the classroom, the school fosters a vibrant campus culture through a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs that encourage leadership and community involvement.
The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive environment that emphasizes the development of the "whole student." By focusing on both academic excellence and character building, East Jessamine strives to cultivate a safe, inclusive community where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. With its location in Nicholasville, the school plays a significant role in the local area, acting as a hub for community spirit and pride as it works to prepare the next generation of graduates for the challenges of the modern workforce and higher education.
The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive environment that emphasizes the development of the "whole student." By focusing on both academic excellence and character building, East Jessamine strives to cultivate a safe, inclusive community where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. With its location in Nicholasville, the school plays a significant role in the local area, acting as a hub for community spirit and pride as it works to prepare the next generation of graduates for the challenges of the modern workforce and higher education.
1,173
Total Students
62.3
Full-Time Teachers
18.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
60.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 907 |
| Hispanic | 117 |
| Black | 81 |
| Asian | 9 |
| Two or More | 54 |
| American Indian | 4 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White907 (77.3 %)
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Hispanic117 (10.0 %)
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Black81 (6.9 %)
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Two or More54 (4.6 %)
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Asian9 (0.8 %)
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American Indian4 (0.3 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (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)885-7240 |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 1,173 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 62.3 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 18.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 690 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 21 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
343
Grade 10
325
Grade 11
265
Grade 12
236
Ungraded
4
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 343 |
| Grade 10 | 325 |
| Grade 11 | 265 |
| Grade 12 | 236 |
| Ungraded | 4 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 590 | 50.3% |
| Male | 583 | 49.7% |
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