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#453 of 1,284 schools in KY

Top 35% in state

Larry A. Ryle High School

High School · Boone County · Union, KY

A Boone County high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

10379 Us 42 Hwy, Union, KY 41091

  • Math 52% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2025)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics7.3Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency54% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected-1.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
College Readiness8.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation20.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.9:1
District spending per student$13,925
Chronic Absenteeism17.8%

Students at Larry A. Ryle High School score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

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2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency52%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency55%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 9 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 54% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
53%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
56%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
39%
ELA
69%
2013
Math
76%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
54%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
54%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
64%
2018
Math
58%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
58%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
48%
2021*
Math
50%
ELA
48%
2022
Math
50%
ELA
58%
2025
Math
52%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

32.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Larry A. Ryle High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Cincinnati map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average436/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$134,621

Median home value

$364,300

Median rent

$1,599/mo

College educated

53.5%

Homeownership

92.9%

Poverty rate

2.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41091; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
20.5% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Union Pointe AcademyPrivate · tuition6.3private1–122.7 mi58Compare →
Randall K. Cooper High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.09–123.4 mi1,485Compare →
Accel AcademyEnrollment path unverified2.36–12Not available168Compare →
Boone County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.09–12Not available1,299Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Boone County

Schools in district
28
Rank in district
#17 of 27
District spending per student
$13,925NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Larry A. Ryle High School is listed in Boone County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Larry A. Ryle High School

Larry A. Ryle High School is a public high school in Union, KY, part of Boone County, serving approximately 2,062 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #453 of 1,284 schools in KY.

State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Larry A. Ryle High School

What grades does Larry A. Ryle High School serve?

Larry A. Ryle High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Larry A. Ryle High School?

Larry A. Ryle High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,062 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Larry A. Ryle High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Larry A. Ryle High School is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Larry A. Ryle High School rank in KY?

Larry A. Ryle High School ranks #453 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Larry A. Ryle High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Larry A. Ryle High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Larry A. Ryle High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Larry A. Ryle High School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Larry A. Ryle High School a charter school?

No, Larry A. Ryle High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Larry A. Ryle High School a Title I school?

No, Larry A. Ryle High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Larry A. Ryle High School?

32.4% of students at Larry A. Ryle High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,062
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
109
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Boone County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.8%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 41091)
24,371
Area average commute
28.7 min
Area median age
38.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 41091; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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