- Enrollment
- 1,222
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210303001640
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 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 42/100 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
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
West Jessamine High School held near 1,349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+48 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 71.2 → 72.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+48 students YoY 210303001640 · Nicholasville, KY High · MID · TRAD
1,272 enr · 17.9:1 · 40.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: East Jessamine High School (1,222 students)
West Jessamine High School held near 1,349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+48 headcount). Teacher FTE added 71.2 → 72.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
West Jessamine High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Jessamine High School
1,272 students
- East Jessamine
East Jessamine High School
1,222 students
- East Jessamine
East Jessamine Middle School
944 students
- West Jessamine
West Jessamine Middle School
887 students
- Jessamine Earl
Jessamine Early Learning Village
785 students
- Hattie C. Warn
Hattie C. Warner Elementary School
570 students
What this shows West Jessamine High School reports 1,272 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Jessamine High School compares
West Jessamine High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,940
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Jessamine County reports $13,940 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,272 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,301 (2022-23) → 1,349 (2023-24), nearly flat (+48).
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 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.