- Enrollment
- 2,812
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Denton, TX
Ryan H S
Federal NCES profile for Ryan H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481674006976
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ryan H S earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in Denton · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ryan H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ryan H S ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Denton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Ryan H S held near 2,156 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 162.3 → 161.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-38 students YoY 481674006976 · Denton, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,051 enr · 12.7:1 · 50.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Ray Braswell H S (2,812 students)
Ryan H S held near 2,156 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 162.3 → 161.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ryan H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ray Braswell H
Ray Braswell H S
2,812 students
- Guyer H S
Guyer H S
2,577 students
- Denton H S
Denton H S
2,083 students
- This school
Ryan H S
2,051 students
- Strickland Mid 956
Strickland Middle
956 students
- Crownover Midd 891
Crownover Middle
891 students
What this shows Ryan H S reports 2,051 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ryan H S compares
Ryan H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▼ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,051 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
2,051
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in Texas - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.8%
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
$11,484
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.8 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
201
in-school suspensions + 159 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 32 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.6%
White 28.0%
African American 20.0%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Ryan H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Denton Isd reports $11,484 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ryan H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Braswell H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Guyer H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denton H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Strickland Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crownover Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ryan H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,577
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 2,083
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~2,051 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ryan H S
How many students attend Ryan H S?
Ryan H S has 2,051 students enrolled. It is a high school in Denton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,194 (2022-23) → 2,156 (2023-24), nearly flat (-38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ryan H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Ryan H S is 12.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 19% 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 Ryan H S?
50.8% of students at Ryan H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ryan H S?
The largest demographic group at Ryan H S is Hispanic or Latino at 45.6% of enrollment, in Denton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ryan H S?
Ryan H S has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ryan H S rank among high schools in Denton?
By Resource Investment Index, Ryan H S ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Denton, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Denton on the city page.
What other schools are in Denton Isd?
Besides Ryan H S, Denton Isd also operates Ray Braswell H S (2,812 students), Guyer H S (2,577 students), and Denton H S (2,083 students). See the Denton Isd district page for the complete list.