Larry A. Ryle High School

10379 Us 42
Union, KY 41091
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 2,022 students in grades 9-12, Larry A. Ryle High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (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 19:1 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 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,022 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 97% (Top 10% in KY)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50% (Top 10%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Larry A. Ryle High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Larry A. Ryle High School's student population of 2,022 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 109 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,022 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
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School Rankings

Larry A. Ryle High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Larry A. Ryle High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (KY)
#208 out of 1230 schools
(Top 20%)
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50%
30%
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48%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
12%
8%
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Black
5%
11%
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White
76%
74%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.41
This chart display the diversity score of Larry A. Ryle High School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
97%
90%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Larry A. Ryle High School's ranking?
Larry A. Ryle High School is ranked #208 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Larry A. Ryle High School often compared to?
Larry A. Ryle High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Randall K. Cooper High School, Boone County High School, Conner High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Larry A. Ryle High School?
The graduation rate of Larry A. Ryle High School is 97%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Larry A. Ryle High School?
2,022 students attend Larry A. Ryle High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Larry A. Ryle High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Larry A. Ryle High School?
Larry A. Ryle High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Larry A. Ryle High School offer ?
Larry A. Ryle High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Larry A. Ryle High School part of?
Larry A. Ryle High School is part of Boone County School District.

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5   1/25/2011
There are many opportunities for students at Ryle. Wonderful school.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,022 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 97% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50% (Top 10%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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