SCHOOL OF DISCOVERY GENESIS CENTER
School Of Discovery Genesis Center is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Selma City school district, located in Selma, AL with about 240 students. 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 12 teachers, School Of Discovery Genesis Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.
The School of Discovery (SOD) Genesis Center, located in Selma, Alabama, is a specialized educational institution within the Selma City Schools district. The school is distinct for its focus on a structured, alternative learning environment designed to meet the unique academic and behavioral needs of its students. By prioritizing personalized instruction and smaller class settings, the center aims to help students who may struggle in traditional school environments regain their academic footing, improve their attendance, and develop the necessary skills to succeed.
Beyond its academic curriculum, the School of Discovery emphasizes character development and personal accountability. The faculty and staff work closely with families and the community to foster a supportive atmosphere that encourages students to overcome past challenges and prepare for future transitions—whether that involves returning to a traditional high school setting or advancing toward graduation. Through its commitment to a "genesis" or new beginning, the school strives to empower its students to achieve personal growth and long-term educational success.
For more information, contact School Of Discovery Genesis Center at (334) 874-1670 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Selma, AL 36701-4456
(334) 874-1670
http://sod.selmacityschools.org
SCHOOL OF DISCOVERY GENESIS CENTER is a public Title I school in Selma, AL with about 240 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Selma City
- Total Students:
- 240
- Teachers:
- 12
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 240 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SCHOOL OF DISCOVERY GENESIS CENTER is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 100% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 99.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- Female
- 51.3%
- Male
- 48.8%
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.