Enrollment
1,272
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Nicholasville, KY
West Jessamine High School
Federal NCES profile for West Jessamine High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210303001640
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Jessamine High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- #7 of 11
- public schools in Nicholasville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 40.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Jessamine High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Jessamine High School ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Nicholasville, KY.
School address
District: Jessamine County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210303001640 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
71.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.0%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Jessamine High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Jessamine High School
West Jessamine High School is a large high school in Nicholasville, Kentucky, enrolling 1,272 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 40.0% free-meal eligibility runs 32% below the Kentucky average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,272 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 88 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #35.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 424 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Nicholasville's high schools, it stands alongside East Jessamine High School (1,222 students): West Jessamine High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.9:1 vs 19.7:1).
Jessamine County also operates East Jessamine High School (1,222 students) and East Jessamine Middle School (944 students) alongside West Jessamine High School.
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 West Jessamine High School compares
West Jessamine High School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.0% | ▼ 32% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,272 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,272
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,102
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 424 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
177
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.6 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 80.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
African American 5.4%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.3, West Jessamine High School is about as mixed as the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jessamine County, which includes West Jessamine High School.
$13,102
Per student
-1%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.8%
State 48.1%
Federal 18.1%
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 West Jessamine High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Jessamine High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Jessamine Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Jessamine Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jessamine Early Learning Village | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hattie C. Warner Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Jessamine High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,222
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Nicholasville
1 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 Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,272 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about West Jessamine High School
How many students attend West Jessamine High School?
West Jessamine High School has 1,272 students enrolled. It is a high school in Nicholasville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Jessamine High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Jessamine High School is 17.9:1, which is 18% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Jessamine High School?
40.0% of students at West Jessamine High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Jessamine High School?
The largest demographic group at West Jessamine High School is White at 80.3% of enrollment, in Nicholasville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Jessamine High School?
West Jessamine High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 West Jessamine High School rank among public schools in Nicholasville?
By Resource Investment Index, West Jessamine High School ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Nicholasville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Nicholasville on the city page.
Is West Jessamine High School a good school?
West Jessamine High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky. 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 Jessamine County?
Besides West Jessamine High School, Jessamine County also operates East Jessamine High School (1,222 students), East Jessamine Middle School (944 students), and West Jessamine Middle School (887 students). See the Jessamine County district page for the complete list.
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