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Geneva High School

High School · Geneva City · Geneva, AL

A Geneva City high school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.

505 Panther Dr, Geneva, AL 36340

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2022)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.67 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-23.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile20th
College Readiness6.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation16.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
District spending per student$12,470
Chronic Absenteeism25.3%

Students at Geneva High School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

56.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Geneva High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$48,681

Median home value

$109,500

Median rent

$663/mo

College educated

15.9%

Homeownership

71.3%

Poverty rate

25.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36340; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
16.6% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics15sports offered
7 boys'·8 girls'·21 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Geneva City

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$12,470NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Geneva High School is listed in Geneva City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Geneva High School

Geneva High School is a public high school in Geneva, AL, part of Geneva City, serving approximately 391 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #988 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

What's said publicly about Geneva High School

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Geneva High School is a public secondary institution located in Geneva, Alabama, serving as the sole high school within the Geneva City School District 2. The district's mission focuses on educating students through a comprehensive and academically challenging curriculum within a safe and positive environment, aiming to prepare them for future success as productive citizens 1. The school's vision emphasizes producing responsible citizens who value community, tradition, and excellence 1. The athletic teams are identified as the Panthers and participate in competitions organized by the Alabama High School Athletic Association 2.
Sources (2)
  1. www.geneva.gch.schoolinsites.com
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Geneva High School

What grades does Geneva High School serve?

Geneva High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Geneva High School?

Geneva High School has an enrollment of approximately 391 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Geneva High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Geneva High School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Geneva High School rank in AL?

Geneva High School ranks #988 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Geneva High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Geneva High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Geneva High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Geneva High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Geneva High School a charter school?

No, Geneva High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Geneva High School a Title I school?

No, Geneva High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Geneva High School?

56.3% of students at Geneva High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
391
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Geneva County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.3%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 36340)
5,340
Area average commute
22.5 min
Area median age
44.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36340; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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