Jamestown High School is a public secondary school at 3751 John Tyler Highway in James City County, Virginia, just outside Williamsburg, Virginia. The school opened in 1997, becoming the second of three high schools in the county. It is part of Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools.
Serving 1,243 students in grades 9-12, Jamestown High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,243 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 92% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 81% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Jamestown High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Williamsburg, VA, covering approximately 32.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being 4.9 miles and the furthest edge located 12.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jamestown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Jamestown High School's student population of 1,243 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,243 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1997
School Calendar
School Motto
Elevating Dreams, Achieving Expectations
School Rankings
Jamestown High School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jamestown High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#16 out of 1773 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)92%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)81%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.6%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Green
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jamestown High School's ranking?
Jamestown High School is ranked #16 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Jamestown High School often compared to?
Jamestown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lafayette High School, Warhill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jamestown High School?
The graduation rate of Jamestown High School is 90%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Jamestown High School?
1,243 students attend Jamestown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Jamestown High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jamestown High School?
Jamestown High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jamestown High School offer ?
Jamestown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jamestown High School part of?
Jamestown High School is part of Williamsburg-James City County School District.
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