Larry A. Ryle High School

2,013 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Larry A. Ryle High School, located in Union, Kentucky, serves as a prominent public secondary institution within the Boone County School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and a variety of career and technical education pathways. Ryle is widely recognized for its robust extracurricular culture, boasting a competitive athletic program and a diverse array of student-led clubs, performing arts, and service organizations that foster a well-rounded educational experience.

The school is deeply integrated into the Union community, often characterized by a strong spirit of collaboration among faculty, parents, and students. By emphasizing both scholastic achievement and personal character, Ryle High School strives to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and the modern workforce. Its consistent performance in regional academic and athletic standings has solidified its reputation as a cornerstone of the Northern Kentucky educational landscape.

2,013

Total Students

109.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Larry A. Ryle High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,497
Hispanic	274
Black	109
Asian	52
Two or More	75
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,497 (74.4 %)
Hispanic
274 (13.6 %)
Black
109 (5.4 %)
Two or More
75 (3.7 %)
Asian
52 (2.6 %)
American Indian
4 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Boone County
Phone:	(859)384-5300
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,013
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	109.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	659
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 534

Grade 10 528

Grade 11 493

Grade 12 447

Ungraded 11