Enrollment
1,243
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Williamsburg, VA
Jamestown High
Federal NCES profile for Jamestown High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510402001665
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jamestown High earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Williamsburg · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 23.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Jamestown High has class sizes larger than 93% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jamestown High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Williamsburg, VA.
School address
NCES ID 510402001665 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
72.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.7%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jamestown High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jamestown High
Jamestown High is a large high school in Williamsburg, Virginia, enrolling 1,243 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.3:1 is larger than about 93% of Virginia schools and 24% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Virginia, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,243 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 192 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #112.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 56/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 26 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 249 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Williamsburg's high schools, it stands alongside Warhill High (1,277 students): Jamestown High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.3:1 vs 15.8:1).
Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools also operates Warhill High (1,277 students) and Lafayette High (1,247 students) alongside Jamestown High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jamestown High compares
Jamestown High on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.7% | ▼ 59% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,243 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,243
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 93% in Virginia - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,372
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
131
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 62.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
African American 9.2%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Jamestown High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools, which includes Jamestown High.
$14,372
Per student
-2%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 84.7%
State 3.7%
Federal 11.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Jamestown High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warhill High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lafayette High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stonehouse Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lois Hornsby Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Toano Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jamestown High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,277
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,247
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools in Williamsburg
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,243 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jamestown High
How many students attend Jamestown High?
Jamestown High has 1,243 students enrolled. It is a high school in Williamsburg, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jamestown High?
The student-teacher ratio at Jamestown High is 17.3:1, which is 24% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jamestown High?
23.7% of students at Jamestown High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jamestown High?
The largest demographic group at Jamestown High is White at 62.5% of enrollment, in Williamsburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jamestown High?
Jamestown High has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jamestown High rank among high schools in Williamsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Jamestown High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Williamsburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Williamsburg on the city page.
Is Jamestown High a good school?
Jamestown High earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Virginia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools?
Besides Jamestown High, Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools also operates Warhill High (1,277 students), Lafayette High (1,247 students), and Stonehouse Elementary (838 students). See the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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