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Genesis Innovation Academy for Boys

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Genesis Innovation Academy for Boys ranks 622 nd of 1222 Georgia alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter, Alternative Grades K-11

622^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,222 Georgia Alternative Schools

Better than 49% of Georgia alternative schools

Summary

Genesis Innovation Academy for Boys is an all-boys alternative school in Atlanta, GA, serving 307 students in grades K-11 within the State Specialty Schools II- Genesis Innovation Academy-Boy district. The school serves a predominantly low-income population, with 98.7% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, and maintains a notably low student-teacher ratio of 9.7:1.

The school's standout strength is 4th grade mathematics, where 74.3% of students met proficiency in 2025-2026—far exceeding the state average of 50.1% and even surpassing Atlanta Classical Academy (68.5%), a school with far fewer low-income students. This strong math performance has been consistent, with 4th grade proficiency at 60% in 2024-2025 and 48.6% in 2023-2024. In English Language Arts, the most recent available data (2024-2025) shows the school outperforming state averages in 4th, 5th, and 6th grades. However, performance varies widely by grade level—3rd grade math proficiency was just 20% in 2025-2026, a 54-point gap from 4th grade, suggesting some cohorts or teachers are particularly effective. Eighth grade social studies remains a persistent challenge, with proficiency at 12.9% versus the 40.2% state average, while 8th grade science has exceeded state averages in two of the past three years.

Compared to nearby alternative schools, Genesis boys demonstrate relatively strong academics—for example, Hillside Conant School shows 0% Algebra I proficiency and Union High School of Laurel Heights shows 6.7%. The boys' school also outperforms its sister campus, Genesis Innovation Academy for Girls, in 4th grade math (74.3% vs. 43.2%). Chronic absenteeism has improved from 31.3% in 2021-2022 to 22.3% in 2025-2026, though it remains above the state average of 17.7%. With per-student spending of $18,257 and a low student-teacher ratio, the school invests substantial resources, though the volatility across grade levels and persistent social studies gaps suggest areas for targeted attention.

307

Students ?

9.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,257

Per pupil spending ?

98.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1049 Custer Avenue SE
Atlanta, GA 30316

(404) 944-8560

District: State Specialty Schools II- Genesis Innovation Academy-Boy

Racial breakdown:

African American:

84.0%

Hispanic:

11.1%

Two or more races:

3.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 42nd percentile in 2022 → 34th in 2026

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (34% vs 44% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 8 percentile points since 2022

!Social Studies scores 27 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school34%

District avg34%

Georgia avg44%

Elementary school

622^nd of 1,222

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Bottom 49%▲ up 1 pts since 2019

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

383^rd of 578

Georgia public middle schools ?

Bottom 34%▼ down 16 pts since 2019

From bottom 49% (2019) to bottom 34% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	44.8	622 of 1222	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	54.2	510 of 1238	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.2	600 of 1236	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	38.3	709 of 1223	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.4	707 of 1220	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	46.4	635 of 1234	48.5%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	64.9	216 of 829	73.9%	★★★★☆
2025	78.8	140 of 892	84.3%	★★★★☆
2024	68.0	212 of 879	75.9%	★★★★☆
2023	61.3	262 of 870	69.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.7	256 of 876	70.8%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	41.6	648 of 1186	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	55.1	496 of 1225	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	48.2	586 of 1220	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	40.1	668 of 1210	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	41.1	679 of 1209	43.8%	★★☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	32.0	383 of 578	33.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	40.0	341 of 585	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.2	303 of 578	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	36.2	361 of 569	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	36.7	349 of 558	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	48.6	283 of 559	49.4%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	50.5	195 of 480	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	60.2	153 of 494	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.7	137 of 489	72.0%	★★★★☆
2023	55.5	170 of 485	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.7	192 of 482	60.2%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	28.9	387 of 550	29.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	41.9	316 of 569	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	47.4	276 of 561	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	38.8	331 of 559	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.9	320 of 553	42.1%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

African American (2026)74th percentile+25 vs school

Male (2026)45th percentile-4 vs school

Middle school

African American (2026)59th percentile+26 vs school

Male (2026)30th percentile-4 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics40%-6 vs state

Science26%-12 vs state

Social Studies13%-27 vs state

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by a teacher
Thursday, February 25, 2021

I love Genesis because our scholars have the opportunity to learn through hands on projects - coding, building business plans, writing op eds, etc. They have the chance to follow their own passions and be prepared for wherever they want to go in life. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2026)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2026)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2026)	Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2026)						Milestones Assessment Science (2026)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2026)	Milestones Assessment HS Physical Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment HS Physical Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Genesis Innovation Academy for Girls	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-11	1049 Custer Avenue SE	Atlanta	30316	Fulton County	State Specialty Schools II- Genesis Innovation Academy-Girl	Yes	No	No	Yes	(404) 944-8560	318	30	10.6	98.7%	3 (0.9%)	285 (89.6%)	26 (8.2%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)								(n/a)				62.8	43.2	44.7	32.3	17.6	34.3	35.1	11.1	6.1		$17,243	$916	$16,328
Genesis Innovation Academy for Boys	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-11	1049 Custer Avenue SE	Atlanta	30316	Fulton County	State Specialty Schools II- Genesis Innovation Academy-Boy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(404) 944-8560	307	31	9.7	98.7%	2 (0.7%)	258 (84.0%)	34 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.6%)								(n/a)				20.0	74.3	44.4	28.2	50.0	25.8	34.6	18.5	12.9		$18,257	$1,065	$17,192
Department of Human Resources	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2 Peachtree Street NW	Atlanta	30303	Fulton County	Department of Human Resources	No	No	No	No	(404) 657-0435	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Union High School of Laurel Heights	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	934 Briarcliff Rd NE	Atlanta	30306	Fulton County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	No	(404) 888-7876	53	8	6.6	47.2%	17 (32.1%)	32 (60.4%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.7%)								(n/a)	6.7								5.9		0.0	0.0
Hillside Conant School	Public, Alternative	1-12	690 Courtenay Dr NE	Atlanta	30306	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 875-4551	67	10	6.7	95.5%	28 (41.8%)	29 (43.3%)	6 (9.0%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.5%)								(n/a)	0.0	5.9
Margaret Harris Comprehensive School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1634 Knob Hill Dr NE	Atlanta	30329	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 874-7002	76	17	4.4	88.2%	8 (10.5%)	46 (60.5%)	9 (11.8%)	8 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	4 (5.3%)								(n/a)														$66,087	$2,755	$63,332
Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual)	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1745 Phoenix Blvd Ste 100	Atlanta	30349	Fulton County	State Specialty Schools I- Georgia Cyber Academy	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(404) 334-4790	9,952	552	18.0	55.6%	3,004 (30.2%)	4,755 (47.8%)	1,187 (11.9%)	189 (1.9%)	59 (0.6%)	20 (0.2%)	738 (7.4%)								(n/a)	25.6	36.3	28.7	17.3	21.2	14.4	15.0	20.6	25.0	30.3	29.7	23.2	79.1	$11,735	$1,113	$10,623
Atlanta Area School for the Deaf	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	890 N Indian Creek Dr	Clarkston	30021	DeKalb County	State Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 298-4868	110	33	3.3	37.3%	13 (11.8%)	53 (48.2%)	39 (35.5%)	3 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)								(n/a)	0.0
Atlanta Classical Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	3260 Northside Dr NW	Atlanta	30305	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(404) 369-3500	697	59	11.8	17.1%	469 (67.3%)	118 (16.9%)	56 (8.0%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (6.6%)								(n/a)	61.7	70.3	64.3	62.9	68.5	59.2	75.8	77.9	74.2	33.4	64.5	48.4		$19,507	$27	$19,480
Rockdale RYDC	Public, Alternative	3-12	2165 Chambers Dr NW	Conyers	30012	Rockdale County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 785-2496	13	3	4.3	76.9%	2 (15.4%)	9 (69.2%)	2 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Genesis Innovation Academy for Boys

What district is Genesis Innovation Academy for Boys in?

State Specialty Schools II- Genesis Innovation Academy-Boy

What is the racial makeup of Genesis Innovation Academy for Boys?

Students at Genesis Innovation Academy for Boys are 84% African American, 11% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Genesis Innovation Academy for Boys?

In the 2024-25 school year, 307 students attended Genesis Innovation Academy for Boys.

Is Genesis Innovation Academy for Boys a good school?

Genesis Innovation Academy for Boys ranks 622^nd of 1222 Georgia alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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