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West Jessamine High School

West Jessamine High School is a public high school in Nicholasville, KY, serving grades 9–12, rated A-, with 1,272 students and a 18:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 54% in Writing, 53% in Reading and 47% in Math.

A-TopHap school rating
Rating
A-
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
1,272
Students per teacher
18:1
Level
High
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

Writing54%
Reading53%
Math47%
Editing and Mechanics44%
Social Studies44%
Science26%

Academics and programs

AP courses offered
17
Open enrollment
No

Student body

White80%
Hispanic9%
Black5%
Two or more races3%
Asian1%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Male / female
53% / 47%
Free or reduced lunch
45%
Enrollment change vs prior year
+2.7%
Prior-year enrollment
1,238

Homes assigned to this school

10,368 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to West Jessamine High School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
2101 Wilmore Rd, Nicholasville, KY 40356
Phone
(859) 887-2421
Website
jessamine.kyschools.us
Setting
Town - Fringe
Status
Operational
NCES ID
210303001640
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School district

Jessamine County School District

District rating
A-
Schools
14
Students
8,331
Spending per student
$12,831
Teachers (FTE)
585
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About West Jessamine High School

How is West Jessamine High School rated?

West Jessamine High School holds a A- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Jessamine County School District is rated A- overall.

How do students at West Jessamine High School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of West Jessamine High School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 54% in Writing, 53% in Reading, 47% in Math, 44% in Editing and Mechanics, 44% in Social Studies and 26% in Science.

What grades does West Jessamine High School serve?

West Jessamine High School serves grades 9–12 as a high school.

How many students attend West Jessamine High School?

1,272 students attend West Jessamine High School, up from 1,238 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 18:1.

Which homes are assigned to West Jessamine High School?

TopHap matches 10,368 residential properties to West Jessamine High School in and around Nicholasville. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

What programs does West Jessamine High School offer?

West Jessamine High School offers 17 AP courses.