- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Louisville, KY
Mary Ryan Academy
Federal NCES profile for Mary Ryan Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210299001860
👥 S:T ratio 89
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary Ryan Academy earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Kentucky.
- #3 of 18
- high schools in Louisville · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 2.7:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 76.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary Ryan Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Ryan Academy ranks #3 of 18 high schools in Louisville, KY.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210299001860 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Mary Ryan Academy grew from 17 students in 2022-23 to 18 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE held 6.1 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+1 students YoY 210299001860 · Louisville, KY High · SMALL · TRAD
16 enr · 2.7:1 · 76.5% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Ballard High (2,148 students)
Mary Ryan Academy grew from 17 students in 2022-23 to 18 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE held 6.1 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Mary Ryan Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ballard High
Ballard High
2,148 students
- Dupont Manual
Dupont Manual High
1,899 students
- Marion C. Moor
Marion C. Moore School
1,892 students
- Eastern High
Eastern High
1,790 students
- Pleasure Ridge
Pleasure Ridge Park High
1,777 students
- This school 16
Mary Ryan Academy
16 students
What this shows Mary Ryan Academy reports 16 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary Ryan Academy compares
Mary Ryan Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 2.7:1 | ▼ 82% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.5% | ▲ 29% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 16 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2.7:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
16
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
2.7:1
students per teacher
- 82% below state mean
Top 1% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
81.3%
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
$18,189
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.0%
African American 31.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Mary Ryan Academy is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County reports $18,189 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mary Ryan Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dupont Manual High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marion C. Moore School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastern High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasure Ridge Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary Ryan Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,892
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,790
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,777
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar high schools in Louisville
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Ballard High
Standard public school
2,148 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Dupont Manual High
Standard public school
1,899 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Pleasure Ridge Park High
Standard public school
1,777 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Louisville Male High
Standard public school
1,763 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Southern High
Standard public school
1,725 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Fern Creek High
Standard public school
1,525 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~16 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mary Ryan Academy
How many students attend Mary Ryan Academy?
Mary Ryan Academy has 16 students enrolled. It is a high school in Louisville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 17 (2022-23) → 18 (2023-24), up 1.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Ryan Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Ryan Academy is 2.7:1, which is 82% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 83% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mary Ryan Academy?
76.5% of students at Mary Ryan Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary Ryan Academy?
The largest demographic group at Mary Ryan Academy is White at 50.0% of enrollment, in Louisville, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary Ryan Academy?
Mary Ryan Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mary Ryan Academy rank among high schools in Louisville?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Ryan Academy ranks #3 of 18 high schools in Louisville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Louisville on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County?
Besides Mary Ryan Academy, Jefferson County also operates Ballard High (2,148 students), Dupont Manual High (1,899 students), and Marion C. Moore School (1,892 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.