Jamestown High

Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools

3751 John Tyler Hwy
Williamsburg, VA 23135

1,243 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Jamestown High School, located in Williamsburg, Virginia, is a prominent secondary institution within the Williamsburg-James City County (WJCC) Public Schools division. Known for its rigorous academic environment and community-focused culture, the school serves students in grades 9–12. It emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that balances core academic requirements with a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and diverse student-led clubs.

The school is widely recognized for its high standards and commitment to preparing students for post-secondary success, whether through college enrollment, career training, or military service. As part of a highly-rated district, Jamestown High benefits from strong community partnerships and a dedicated faculty focused on student engagement and academic achievement. Prospective families and visitors can learn more about the school’s specific curriculum, upcoming events, and administrative policies by visiting their official website at [wjccschools.org/jhs/](http://wjccschools.org/jhs/).

1,243

Total Students

72.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jamestown High
Demographic	Student Count
White	777
Hispanic	224
Black	114
Asian	38
Two or More	87
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
777 (62.5%)
Hispanic
224 (18.0%)
Black
114 (9.2%)
Two or More
87 (7.0%)
Asian
38 (3.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools
Phone:	(757)259-3600
Website:	http://wjccschools.org/jhs/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,243
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	281
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 325

Grade 10 314

Grade 11 305

Grade 12 299