GENESIS INNOVATION ACADEMY FOR GIRLS
Genesis Innovation Academy for Girls is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the State Specialty Schools II- Genesis Innovation Academy-Girl school district, located in Atlanta, GA with about 172 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, Genesis Innovation Academy for Girls has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
**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.
For more information, contact Genesis Innovation Academy for Girls at (404) 944-8560 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 944-8560
GENESIS INNOVATION ACADEMY FOR GIRLS is a public Title I Charter school in Atlanta, GA with about 172 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- School status:
- New
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Yes
- Total Students:
- 172
- Teachers:
- 17.7
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 172 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GENESIS INNOVATION ACADEMY FOR GIRLS is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 94% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 94.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.1%
- White
- 1.7%
- Female
- 100.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.