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
3.2
2,210 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Vernon Reeves
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
29%
Reading Proficiency
41%
Average GPA
3.4
Graduation Rate
98%

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
1100
Math
540
Verbal
560
Average ACT
24
Math
22
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 495 Students
Texas A&M University 301 Students
Texas Woman's University 292 Students
University of Texas - Austin 265 Students
North Central Texas College 240 Students
Texas Tech University 231 Students
Baylor University 180 Students
Texas State University 164 Students
University of Oklahoma 146 Students
University of Houston 134 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 134 Students
Nursing 130 Students
Biology 104 Students
Psychology 80 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 65 Students
Computer Science 52 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 40 Students
Pre-Law Studies 38 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 37 Students
Mechanical Engineering 37 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 374 Reviews
5.0 Senior
11/4/2025
My experience at Ryan High school has been great, the academics ,fine arts and resources are amazing here. I have been apart of varsity soccer my whole high school years and everyone is well involved. Both the boys and girls team are well put together. Although there has been questionable moments sometimes like our safety, overall my experience has been amazing.
4.0 Senior
9/29/2023
For the most part I actually have had not many qualms with my experience at the school. I started attending in my junior year with a pretty bad freshman & sophomore year track record under my belt, due to COVID years. The counselor I was assigned was able to work things out so that it ended up being alright in the end. I'm on track to graduate now, and honestly I couldn't see things being any better.
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
3.2 12 Reviews
1.0 parent
3/24/2026
Dictatorship & Authoritarian, if you aren't part of the circle you are out. Parents voices aren't allowed to be heard, only the Principal & APs. Everyone else's opinions, whether your a teacher student parent or other staff, doesn't count. Do research on the school. Find a better school to educate y...
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.

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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 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.4, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $472,341. Discover additional schools in the area, like Koan School, Denton Calvary Academy, 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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