Genesis Innovation Academy for Boys

State Specialty Schools II- Genesis Innovation Academy-Boy

Charter School 307 Students

Other K - 11th

School Overview

Genesis Innovation Academy for Boys is a tuition-free, state-chartered public school located in the burgeoning Grant Park/East Atlanta area. It serves students in grades K-8 with a specific mission to cater to the unique developmental and learning needs of boys. The academy is built on a philosophy of "intentionality," utilizing a curriculum designed to foster academic excellence, character development, and social-emotional growth through a lens that resonates with young male learners.

Beyond its core academics, the school emphasizes leadership training, critical thinking, and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) integration. By providing a specialized environment, Genesis Innovation Academy aims to bridge educational gaps and prepare its students for the rigors of high school and beyond. The school is known for its focus on mentorship, a structured environment, and a commitment to nurturing the potential of every student to become a productive, responsible leader in his community.

307

Total Students

31.4

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Genesis Innovation Academy for Boys
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	34
Black	258
Two or More	11
American Indian	2

Black
258 (84.0%)
Hispanic
34 (11.1%)
Two or More
11 (3.6%)
White
2 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)

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-Boy
Phone:	(404)944-8560
Grade Range:	K - 11th
Total Students:	307
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	303
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 26

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 36

Grade 6 38

Grade 7 33

Grade 8 38