West Jessamine High School
- 1,272 Students
- 70.8 Teachers (FTE)
- 18:1 Student:Teacher
- 09–12 Grade Range
- Open Status
- (859)887-2421 Phone
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West Jessamine High School
Nicholasville, KY 40356
High Supplemental Virtual Grades 09–12 SchoolScore™ F (47.1)
1,272
Students
70.8
Teachers
18:1
Student:Teacher
(859)887-2421
Phone
West Jessamine High School is a public High school located in Nicholasville, KENTUCKY, operated by the Jessamine County school district. It serves grades 09–12.
Key statistics: 1,272 students enrolled; a 18:1 student-to-teacher ratio.
The school is classified as Town: Fringe by the NCES locale classification system.
Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.
vs Kentucky High School Average
Enrollment
1,272.0
State avg: 564.0
▲ 126% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
17.97:1
State avg: 16.7:1
▲ 8% worse
Free Lunch %
45.3%
State avg: 58.3%
▼ 22% better
School Details
School Name
West Jessamine High School
NCESSCH ID
210303001640
State School ID
KY-057281000-057281019
School Type
Regular School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
2101 Wilmore Rd
City
Nicholasville
State
Kentucky
ZIP Code
40356
County
Jessamine County
Metro Area
Lexington-Fayette, KY
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Town: Fringe
Cong. District
2106
State Leg. Upper
21022
State Leg. Lower
21045
Latitude
37.8873
Longitude
-84.6159
Grades Offered
9th
10th
11th
12th
Ungraded
1,272
Total Students
70.8
Teachers FTE
18:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
70.8
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Teachers (FTE) | 70.8 |
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
| Program | Students | % of Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| No Category Codes | 576 | 45.3% |
| Not Applicable | 535 | 42.1% |
District Info
District Name
Jessamine County
LEAID
2103030
State LEA ID
KY-057281000
Phone
(859)885-4179
Website
http://www.jessamine.kyschools.us/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Nicholasville
District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$131,548K
Federal Revenue
$22,733K
State Revenue
$62,146K
Local Revenue
$46,669K
Total Expenditure
$130,277K
Instruction Exp.
$67,064K
Support Services
$42,695K
Other Current Exp.
$7,222K
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about West Jessamine High School, answered using official NCES data.