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#3895 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 46% in state

Ryan H S

High School · Denton ISD · Denton, TX

A Denton ISD high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5101 E MCKINNEY, Denton, TX 76208

  • Math 32% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 47% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 98.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.46 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-11.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.3 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-8.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
College Readiness8.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate98%
AP Participation29.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
District spending per student$11,484
Chronic Absenteeism23.8%

Students at Ryan H S score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency32%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency47%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 40% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
74%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
74%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
81%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
68%
2015
Math
74%
ELA
68%
2016
Math
78%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
59%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
59%
ELA
49%
2020*
Math
36%
ELA
43%
2021*
Math
36%
ELA
43%
2024
Math
32%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

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

Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

61.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Ryan H S 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 Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 6Car-Dependent
  • Transit 18Minimal Transit
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,954/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Denton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$90,833

Median home value

$358,000

Median rent

$1,591/mo

College educated

35.4%

Homeownership

68.2%

Poverty rate

11.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76208; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
29.6% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
9 boys'·9 girls'·47 teams (incl. JV)·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
Joe Dale Sparks CampusEnrollment path unverified4.25–122.1 mi72Compare →
Denton Co J J a E PEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–122.2 mi6Compare →
Denton Co J J a E PEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated7–122.2 mi5Compare →
Denton Co J J a E PEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated92.2 mi1Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Denton ISD

Schools in district
46
Rank in district
#16 of 43
District spending per student
$11,484NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Ryan H S is listed in DENTON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ryan H S

Ryan H S is a public high school in Denton, TX, part of Denton ISD, serving approximately 2,156 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,895 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ryan H S

What grades does Ryan H S serve?

Ryan H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Ryan H S?

Ryan H S has an enrollment of approximately 2,156 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ryan H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Ryan H S is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ryan H S rank in TX?

Ryan H S ranks #3,895 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Ryan H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Ryan H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Ryan H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ryan H S has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Ryan H S a charter school?

No, Ryan H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ryan H S a Title I school?

No, Ryan H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ryan H S?

61.7% of students at Ryan H S 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
2,156
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
161
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Denton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.8%
4-Year Graduation
98.0%
Area population (ZIP 76208)
27,186
Area average commute
28.2 min
Area median age
35.7
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 76208; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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