Genesis Innovation Academy for Girls
Charter School
318 Students
Other K - 11th
School Overview
**Genesis Innovation Academy for Girls**, located in the Southeast Atlanta neighborhood of Custer/McDonough-Guice, is a tuition-free public charter school that provides a specialized educational environment for girls in grades K-8. The academy is built on the philosophy of "single-gender innovation," aiming to empower young women by fostering a supportive, distraction-free learning climate. By focusing specifically on the unique developmental and academic needs of girls, the school seeks to build confidence, leadership skills, and a strong sense of community while upholding high expectations for student achievement.
The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for success in a global society, with a particular emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) integration and critical thinking. Beyond core academics, Genesis Innovation Academy prioritizes character development, personal growth, and the cultivation of a "growth mindset." By combining a rigorous instructional approach with targeted mentorship and enrichment programs, the school strives to close opportunity gaps and ensure that its students are well-equipped for high school, college, and their future professional careers.
The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for success in a global society, with a particular emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) integration and critical thinking. Beyond core academics, Genesis Innovation Academy prioritizes character development, personal growth, and the cultivation of a "growth mindset." By combining a rigorous instructional approach with targeted mentorship and enrichment programs, the school strives to close opportunity gaps and ensure that its students are well-equipped for high school, college, and their future professional careers.
318
Total Students
29.9
Full-Time Teachers
10.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic | 26 |
| Black | 285 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 2 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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Black285 (89.6%)
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Hispanic26 (8.2%)
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White3 (0.9%)
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Two or More2 (0.6%)
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Asian1 (0.3%)
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American Indian1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | State Specialty Schools II- Genesis Innovation Academy-Girl |
| Phone: | (404)944-8560 |
| Grade Range: | K - 11th |
| Total Students: | 318 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 29.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 10.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 314 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
37
Grade 1
29
Grade 2
35
Grade 3
41
Grade 4
34
Grade 5
29
Grade 6
37
Grade 7
40
Grade 8
36
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 37 |
| Grade 1 | 29 |
| Grade 2 | 35 |
| Grade 3 | 41 |
| Grade 4 | 34 |
| Grade 5 | 29 |
| Grade 6 | 37 |
| Grade 7 | 40 |
| Grade 8 | 36 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 318 | 100% |
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