East Jessamine High School

815 Sulphur Well Rd
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 1,214 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 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,214 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 94% (Top 30% in KY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

School Overview

East Jessamine High School's student population of 1,214 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,214 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
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School Rankings

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 0.41, 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.
This School
State Level (KY)
#457 out of 1267 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of East Jessamine High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of East Jessamine High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of East Jessamine High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of East Jessamine High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
11%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in East Jessamine High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
11%
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White
76%
72%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in East Jessamine High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in East Jessamine High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.41
This chart displays the diversity score of East Jessamine High School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
94%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of East Jessamine High School and public school graduation rate of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in East Jessamine High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in East Jessamine High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is East Jessamine High School's ranking?
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?
1,214 students attend East Jessamine High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of East Jessamine High School students are White, 11% 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 18:1, 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,214 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 94% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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