Randall K. Cooper High School is a public high school located in Union, Kentucky, United States, in the Cincinnati metropolitan area. It is the fourth high school in the Boone County School system. The school was named in honor of the late founding principal of Ryle High School, Randy Cooper.
Serving 1,485 students in grades 9-12, Randall K. Cooper High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,485 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Randall K. Cooper High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Randall K. Cooper High School's student population of 1,485 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,485 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Year Founded
2008
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Rankings
Randall K. Cooper High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Randall K. Cooper High School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#207 out of 1267 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
5%
11%
White
83%
72%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Randall K. Cooper High School's ranking?
Randall K. Cooper High School is ranked #207 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Randall K. Cooper High School often compared to?
Randall K. Cooper High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Larry A. Ryle High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Randall K. Cooper High School?
The graduation rate of Randall K. Cooper High School is 96%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Randall K. Cooper High School?
1,485 students attend Randall K. Cooper High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Randall K. Cooper High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Randall K. Cooper High School?
Randall K. Cooper High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Randall K. Cooper High School offer ?
Randall K. Cooper High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Randall K. Cooper High School part of?
Randall K. Cooper High School is part of Boone County School District.
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