Larry A. Ryle High School is located in Union, Kentucky, USA. The school's nickname is Raiders. Founded in 1992, it is one of four high schools in the Boone County School District. The school was named in honor of Larry A. Ryle, a former superintendent, administrator, and teacher. Historically the school's main rival has been Boone County; other major rivals include Cooper, Conner and Simon Kenton.
History
The School was established in 1992. On May 26, 1994, after shooting and killing his mother, father, and sisters at his home, 17-year old student Clay Shrout held his classroom hostage at gunpoint for 30 minutes before releasing them and surrendering to the police. He was found guilty yet mentally ill of his crimes, was sentenced to 25 years to life and is incarcerated in the Kentucky State Penitentiary.
Academics
According to the 2017 U.S. News & World Report, Ryle was unranked nationally. As of 2017, the school earned a 49.0 on the college readiness index. The school had a 50% mathematics proficiency rating and a 72% English proficiency rating. 58% of the school was AP tested, and 72% scored a 3 or higher on their AP exams. Ryle offers Advanced Placement courses, including classes in American history, government, art, chemistry, biology, calculus, computer science, English language and literature, physics, and others. The school also offers honors courses, with the intent of challenging students and preparing them for post-secondary education.
Sports
Baseball
Ryle's 2007 and 2013 baseball teams won the Regional Championship. The 2007 team compiled a record of 34-7. The 2013 team had a record of 35-4.
Boys' Basketball
The Ryle Raider boys' 2002 basketball team won Districts and the 9th Region tournament to gain a place in the Sweet 16 at Rupp Arena. For the first time in school history the boys' basketball team made it to Lexington to battle for the State Championship. The Raiders didn't return with a state championship, but did have a record breaking season.
The Ryle Raider boys' 2014 cross country team placed 10th in the KHSAA Class 3A State Cross Country Championship, the highest in the school's history.
Softball
Ryle's Fast Pitch Softball team won the State Championship in 2006, were State Runners-Up in 2007, came in 4th in 2008 and came in 7th in 2010.
Soccer
State Runners-up in 2006, losing the championship game to Bowling Green. State Runners-up in 2011, losing the championship game to St. Xavier High School. Regional Champions and State semi-finalists in 2017.
