Serving 1,173 students in grades 9-12, East Jessamine High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,173 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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East Jessamine High School's student population of 1,173 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,173 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
East Jessamine High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Jessamine High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#457 out of 1267 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
7%
11%
White
77%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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East Jessamine High School is ranked #457 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are East Jessamine High School often compared to?
East Jessamine High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Jessamine High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Jessamine High School?
The graduation rate of East Jessamine High School is 94%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend East Jessamine High School?
1,173 students attend East Jessamine High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of East Jessamine High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Jessamine High School?
East Jessamine High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does East Jessamine High School offer ?
East Jessamine High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is East Jessamine High School part of?
East Jessamine High School is part of Jessamine County School District.
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