West Jessamine High School is a public high school in Nicholasville, Kentucky. It opened in 1997 along with East Jessamine High School after rapidly growing Jessamine County split its former high school, Jessamine County High, in two. West Jessamine inherited the former Jessamine County High's nickname of Colts.
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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is equal to 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 Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,349 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Jessamine High School's student population of 1,349 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,349 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Year Founded
1997
Colors
White, Red, Columbia blue
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
West Jessamine High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#638 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
10%
Black
6%
11%
White
80%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Jessamine High School's ranking?
West Jessamine High School is ranked #638 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are West Jessamine High School often compared to?
West Jessamine High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Jessamine High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% 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 92%, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is West Jessamine High School part of?
West Jessamine High School is part of Jessamine County School District.
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