Larry A. Ryle High School

Larry A. Ryle High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
10379 US Highway 42,  Union, KY
Boone County Public Schools
4.0
3.8
2,062 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Matthew Turner
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
50%
Reading Proficiency
58%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
96%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Reading Proficiency
58%
Math Proficiency
50%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
109
Full Time Teachers
109
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
590
Verbal
620
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
26
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
58%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
506:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
White
74.4%
Hispanic
13.6%
Black
5.4%
Two or more races
3.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.6%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#12 Best HS For Athletes in Kentucky
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB 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 Kentucky 630 Students
Northern Kentucky University 464 Students
University of Cincinnati 422 Students
University of Louisville 316 Students
Eastern Kentucky University 197 Students
Western Kentucky University 147 Students
Thomas More University 139 Students
Xavier University 115 Students
The Ohio State University 105 Students
Morehead State University 93 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 152 Students
Nursing 127 Students
Psychology 99 Students
Biology 97 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 77 Students
Marketing 70 Students
Finance 48 Students
Chemistry 44 Students
Engineering 42 Students
Computer Science 37 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 378 Reviews
5.0 Junior
8/29/2025
Pumped to be able to attend Ryle. The traffic in the morning can be a burden, but I'm loving every minute of being back at school. Most kids are very motivated and get all the help they need, and those that aren't just kinda of take their own path.
5.0 Sophomore
7/24/2025
There is every sport and club you could imagine, and I really like all of the AP classes that they offer. Amazing school!!
5.0 Sophomore
4/21/2025
As my Sophmore year starts to come to a close, I reflect back this year on how happy I have been at Ryle. We have the absolute best teachers ever and the entire student body is always upbeat.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 16 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/1/2023
This is one amazing high school. Two of my 4 have graduated and in college with a current Sophomore attending Ryle High School. The motto,"Lead with Love" is evident in all they do. The principal is out front every morning as I drop off the kids, greeting them with fists bumps. The teaching staff is...
principal
5/30/2018
Wonderful opportunities for educational advancement. Building the future is what is happening at this school.
5.0 parent
9/24/2017
We have our second child going thru Ryle now and couldn't be happier with the school.
1.0 parent
11/12/2014
This school has no understanding about the disability act this school should be cut from any federal and state money.

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Larry A. Ryle High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Union, KY, in the Union neighborhood, and is served by the Boone County Public Schools in Kentucky. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,062 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 50% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 58% are proficient in reading. Larry A. Ryle High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.63, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $470,697. Discover additional schools in the area, like Union Pointe Academy, Gray Middle School, Ockerman Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Union has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Larry A. Ryle High School.

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