Billy Ryan High School

Billy Ryan High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
5101 E McKinney St,  Denton, TX
Denton Independent School District
3.8
3.4
2,210 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Vernon Reeves
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
29%
Reading Proficiency
41%
Average GPA
3.4
Graduation Rate
98%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.4
Reading Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
29%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
161
Full Time Teachers
161
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1110
Math
550
Verbal
560
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
25
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
12%
State Average
16%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
326:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
Hispanic
44.5%
White
28.8%
Black
21.2%
Two or more races
2.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.8%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#134 Niche Standout HS in Texas
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of North Texas 498 Students
Texas A&M University 298 Students
Texas Woman's University 293 Students
University of Texas - Austin 269 Students
North Central Texas College 238 Students
Texas Tech University 223 Students
Baylor University 176 Students
Texas State University 163 Students
University of Oklahoma 142 Students
University of Houston 136 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 131 Students
Nursing 128 Students
Biology 102 Students
Psychology 78 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 62 Students
Computer Science 50 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 40 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 38 Students
Pre-Law Studies 37 Students
Education 36 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 372 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/20/2025
Over all Denton ryan is not a bad school. Sure it has it problems but so does every school. Most teachers try their best to help the students and the administration is also not too bad. Violence is at a minimum and most people are fairly nice. Athletics are top tear and the athletic facilities are also some of the best in the state. Altogether Denton Ryan is a above average public school in all categories.
5.0 Senior
10/23/2023
The best part of our school is the character of the teachers and staff. Everyone is dedicated to having students succeed. Many teachers are highly involved in student activities, clubs, and sports. Being able to have someone always be there and help me is something I am highly grateful for.
3.0 Senior
6/28/2023
The school is not but but definitely could be better we barely get any activities they claim we have the ability to try and ask for stuff but nothing ever changes also kinda discriminatory
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 11 Reviews
1.0 parent
2/5/2025
Worst school you get no communication when it comes to your child
2.0 student
5/1/2024
This school has absolutely broken me down. The people. The curriculum. The overstimulation.Ryan high school is not a fun learning environment. It’s an environment where you get bullied and picked on by literally existing. and when you stand up for yourself? You get made fun of. Not to mention how ne...
3.0 parent
10/17/2023
Do your due diligence the school isn’t up to par in anything but football.
5.0 parent
9/24/2021
I want to go to this school and I go to the worst school ever its called Denton high

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Billy Ryan High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Denton, TX and is served by the Denton Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,210 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 29% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. Billy Ryan High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.4, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1110 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $484,926. Discover additional schools in the area, like Alice Moore Alexander, and more. Learn more about what Denton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Billy Ryan High School.

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