Summary:
The Tyler Independent School District (Isd) oversees four high schools serving grades 9-12, presenting a diverse educational landscape in Tyler, Texas, that ranges from a nationally competitive early college program to alternative and traditional schools with varying academic outcomes.
The standout performer is Tyler ISD Early College High School, which ranks in the 98th percentile statewide with a 5-star rating, a 100% graduation rate, and 0% dropout rate, achieving top test scores despite having the lowest per-student spending ($7,128) and highest student-teacher ratio (20.7:1). In contrast, Alvin V Anderson Rise Academy ranks in the 5th percentile with 0 stars, showing critically low test scores (0% proficiency in Algebra I) despite having the highest per-student spending ($11,922) and most favorable student-teacher ratio (8.7:1). Tyler Legacy High School is the largest school with 2,770 students, ranking in the 60th percentile with a 95.3% graduation rate and the lowest poverty rate (52.42%). Tyler High School serves 2,148 students, ranking in the 20th percentile but achieving a strong 96.9% graduation rate despite having the highest poverty rate (86.69%).
Key takeaways include the efficiency paradox of Early College High School, which outperforms all others with fewer resources, and the challenge at Rise Academy where high spending does not translate to academic success. Tyler High School stands out for its graduation success amid academic struggles, while U.S. History emerges as a district-wide strength, with even Rise Academy achieving 36.36% proficiency in that subject. The data shows a clear link between poverty and performance, though Early College High School defies this trend, suggesting its program structure effectively supports students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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