Don Tyson School of Innovation

Don Tyson School of Innovation

Charter Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
2667 Hylton Rd,  Springdale, AR
4.2
1.0
2,368 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Shannon Tisher
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
40%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B+
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B-
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
40%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
174
Full Time Teachers
174
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
560
Verbal
570
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
25
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
High

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
44.4%
Science
48.5%
English
76.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
265:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
Hispanic
47.2%
White
42.4%
Two or more races
3.6%
Black
2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.7%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#2 Best Charter ES in Arkansas
#2 Best Charter MS in Arkansas
#6 Best Charter HS in Arkansas
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Arkansas 171 Students
NorthWest Arkansas Community College 60 Students
University of Central Arkansas 53 Students
Arkansas Tech University 35 Students
Arkansas State University 25 Students
John Brown University 24 Students
Harding University 19 Students
University of Arkansas at Little Rock 18 Students
Hendrix College 18 Students
Oklahoma State University 14 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 26 Students
Nursing 23 Students
Business 20 Students
Biology 20 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 14 Students
Architecture 14 Students
Computer Science 11 Students
Mechanical Engineering 11 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 11 Students
Dental Hygiene 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 19 Reviews
5.0 Senior
1/29/2025
Ive been at this building for 6 years now. Came in as a 6th grader, pondering what highschool had in store for me. Now look at me a Senior about to graduate. Ive loved this school and it has made me into I am today.
3.0 Senior
10/6/2021
I honestly don't know how I feel about my experience here. Socially, it's been abysmal- for me, personally, at least, and I've had such a mixed experience with teachers and academics. Everything was too easy. I don't know what happened, but if I wasn't struggling with ADHD and personal mental health obstacles, I'd probably have perfect grades. Even the one AP class bothered to take felt a bit like a review. We can't pick classes based one our level of expertise, but purely on prerequisites. The arts, especially theater, don't get nearly enough respect or funding. We can't do anything in that class. The visual arts teacher has acted extremely creepily with me a few times and the school did nothing. The student body is.. interesting. I won't elaborate. I've had a few nice teachers and it's not a super eventful school. You get what you come for. Aside from my gripes, it's alright. It's a different experience for everyone. That being said, I cannot wait to get to college.
5.0 Senior
4/11/2021
My experience with Springdale School of Innovations is overall a great time spent. I have attended Springdale School of Innovation ( DTSOI ) through my 8th - 12th school years. DTSOI has a mission. Which is "To inspire all students to imagine their greatest dreams through innovative education". as well as their vision " Accelerated , Advanced , College , Industry " . I am pleased to say I attended DTSOI I learned so much from not only getting taught but from teachers interacting with us and making sure we stay on track.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.0 1 Review
1.0 parent
4/21/2023
This school is horrible. They paid a lot of money for the virtual school so that they use the same curriculum for the in person classes. Their in person classes are just like self learning on computer with a teacher to monitor you. Teachers are like sub teachers. They never offer help. And if you mi...

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Don Tyson School of Innovation is a charter school for students in grades 6-12 in Springdale, AR, in the Springdale neighborhood, and is served by the Springdale School District in Arkansas. The school has a total enrollment of 2,368 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 40% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Don Tyson School of Innovation has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.46, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $347,976. Discover additional schools in the area, like Springdale High School, LISA Academy Springdale, and more. Learn more about what Springdale has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Don Tyson School of Innovation.

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