Enrollment
2,077
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Union, KY
Larry a. Ryle High School
Federal NCES profile for Larry a. Ryle High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210051000011
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Larry a. Ryle High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Union · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 29.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Larry a. Ryle High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Larry a. Ryle High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Union, KY.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
109.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Larry a. Ryle High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Larry a. Ryle High School
Larry a. Ryle High School is a large high school in Union, Kentucky, enrolling 2,077 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.1:1 is larger than about 91% of Kentucky schools and 26% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 29.8% free-meal eligibility runs 50% below the Kentucky average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,077 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 29 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #15.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 45/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 415 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Union's high schools, it stands alongside Randall K. Cooper High School (1,490 students): Larry a. Ryle High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.1:1 vs 18.6:1).
Boone County also operates Randall K. Cooper High School (1,490 students) and Conner High School (1,400 students) alongside Larry a. Ryle High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Larry a. Ryle High School compares
Larry a. Ryle High School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.8% | ▼ 50% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,077 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,077
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,899
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 118 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 72.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
African American 5.6%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, Larry a. Ryle High School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Boone County, which includes Larry a. Ryle High School.
$12,899
Per student
-2%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.3%
State 38.1%
Federal 10.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Larry a. Ryle High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randall K. Cooper High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Conner High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boone County High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gray Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Longbranch Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Larry a. Ryle High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,490
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 957
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools in Union
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,077 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Larry a. Ryle High School
How many students attend Larry a. Ryle High School?
Larry a. Ryle High School has 2,077 students enrolled. It is a high school in Union, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Larry a. Ryle High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Larry a. Ryle High School is 19.1:1, which is 26% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Larry a. Ryle High School?
29.8% of students at Larry a. Ryle High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Larry a. Ryle High School?
The largest demographic group at Larry a. Ryle High School is White at 72.3% of enrollment, in Union, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Larry a. Ryle High School?
Larry a. Ryle High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Larry a. Ryle High School rank among public schools in Union?
By Resource Investment Index, Larry a. Ryle High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Union, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Union on the city page.
Is Larry a. Ryle High School a good school?
Larry a. Ryle High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Boone County?
Besides Larry a. Ryle High School, Boone County also operates Randall K. Cooper High School (1,490 students), Conner High School (1,400 students), and Boone County High School (1,252 students). See the Boone County district page for the complete list.
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