Serving 1,349 students in grades 9-12, West Jessamine High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower 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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,349 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 10% in KY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
West Jessamine High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Jessamine High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
West Jessamine High School is ranked #702 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are West Jessamine High School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Jessamine High School?
The graduation rate of West Jessamine High School is 96%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend West Jessamine High School?
1,349 students attend West Jessamine High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of West Jessamine High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Jessamine High School?
West Jessamine High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Jessamine High School offer ?
West Jessamine High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Jessamine High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,349 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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