DON TYSON SCHOOL OF INNOVATION

School Overview
The Springdale School of Innovation (SSOI) is a specialized secondary school within the Springdale Public Schools district, designed to provide a flexible and personalized learning environment for students in grades 6 through 12. Unlike traditional academic settings, the school emphasizes a "blended learning" model that combines rigorous classroom instruction with online coursework. This approach allows students to progress at their own pace, making it an ideal environment for those who need a non-traditional schedule, desire early graduation, or require a more customized educational path to meet their personal and academic goals.

Beyond its academic flexibility, the school focuses on fostering a community of independent learners through project-based experiences and strong teacher-student mentorship. By leveraging the resources of the larger Springdale school system while maintaining a focused, smaller campus atmosphere, the School of Innovation aims to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education. The school's commitment to innovation is reflected in its use of technology to bridge the gap between structured curriculum and individualized student interests.
1,976
Total Students
183.4
Full-Time Teachers
10.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DON TYSON SCHOOL OF INNOVATION
Demographic Student Count
White842
Hispanic948
Black32
Asian29
Two or More82
American Indian12
Pacific Islander31
  • Hispanic
    948 (48.0%)
  • White
    842 (42.6%)
  • Two or More
    82 (4.1%)
  • Black
    32 (1.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    31 (1.6%)
  • Asian
    29 (1.5%)
  • American Indian
    12 (0.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (479)750-8780
Website: http://www.sdale.org
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 1,976
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 183.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 842
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 308
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 5
Grade 1 5
Grade 2 5
Grade 3 6
Grade 4 11
Grade 5 7
Grade 6 241
Grade 7 304
Grade 8 282
Grade 9 319
Grade 10 294
Grade 11 237
Grade 12 260

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DON TYSON SCHOOL OF INNOVATION
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten5
Grade 15
Grade 25
Grade 36
Grade 411
Grade 57
Grade 6241
Grade 7304
Grade 8282
Grade 9319
Grade 10294
Grade 11237
Grade 12260
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DON TYSON SCHOOL OF INNOVATION
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female96949%
Male1,00751%