East Jessamine High School vs. West Jessamine High School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
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West Jessamine High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,131 students in grades 9-12, East 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 26% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,267 students in grades 9-12, West Jessamine High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,131 students
1,267 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
70 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#668 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#279 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
48%
Graduation Rate
95%
98%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
351
377
Grade 10 Students
275
334
Grade 11 Students
264
284
Grade 12 Students
238
265
Ungraded Students
3
7
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
10%
7%
% Black
7%
6%
% White
77%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.34
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
