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Larry A. Ryle High School

10379 Us 42
Union, KY 41091

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Top 30%

Tel: (859) 384-5300

www.ryle.boone.k12.ky.us

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Larry A. Ryle High School serves 2,027 students in grades 9-12.

Larry A. Ryle High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

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 25% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,027 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 50% in KY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 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 2,027 students has grown by 11% over five school years.

The teacher population of 115 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

2,027 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

115 teachers

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Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Larry A. Ryle High School by grade.

School Rankings

Larry A. Ryle High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,263 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Larry A. Ryle High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (KY)

Overall Testing Rank

#265 out of 1263 schools
(Top 30%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Larry A. Ryle High School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

50%

30%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Larry A. Ryle 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 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

48%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Larry A. Ryle 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 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

18:1

15:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Larry A. Ryle High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

11%

Black

11%

White

77%

75%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Larry A. Ryle High School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.39

0.43

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 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

(19-20)

97%

90%

This chart display graduation rate of Larry A. Ryle High School and public school graduation rate of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

30%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Larry A. Ryle High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Boone County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

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?

2,027 students attend Larry A. Ryle High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

77% of Larry A. Ryle High School students are White, 11% 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 18:1, 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.

School Reviews

5 1/25/2011

There are many opportunities for students at Ryle. Wonderful school.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,027 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education