JAMESTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
Jamestown High is a public high school that is part of the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools school district, located in Williamsburg, VA with about 1,329 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 74 teachers, Jamestown High has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Jamestown High School, located in Williamsburg, Virginia, is a prominent secondary institution within the Williamsburg-James City County (WJCC) Public Schools division. Known for its rigorous academic environment and community-focused culture, the school serves students in grades 9–12. It emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that balances core academic requirements with a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and diverse student-led clubs.
The school is widely recognized for its high standards and commitment to preparing students for post-secondary success, whether through college enrollment, career training, or military service. As part of a highly-rated district, Jamestown High benefits from strong community partnerships and a dedicated faculty focused on student engagement and academic achievement. Prospective families and visitors can learn more about the school’s specific curriculum, upcoming events, and administrative policies by visiting their official website at [wjccschools.org/jhs/](http://wjccschools.org/jhs/).
For more information, contact Jamestown High at (757) 259-3600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Williamsburg, VA 23135
(757) 259-3600
http://wjccschools.org/jhs/
JAMESTOWN HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Williamsburg, VA with about 1,329 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 1,329
- Teachers:
- 74.96
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,329 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JAMESTOWN HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 70% of the student body.
- White
- 70.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.1%
- Black or African American
- 10.3%
- Two or more races
- 5.0%
- Asian
- 3.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.