Very Good
#716 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 36% in state
Genesis Academy
High School · Genesis Program Inc. (4332) · Phoenix, AZ
A charter high school in Phoenix, AZ where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
525 E MCDOWELL RD, Phoenix, AZ 85004
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 30.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Genesis Academy score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2017, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 24 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Genesis Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 81Very Walkable
- Transit 57Good Transit
- Bike 69Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,139/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenix), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,250
Median home value
$365,500
Median rent
$1,759/mo
College educated
59.4%
Homeownership
23.6%
Poverty rate
22.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85004; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Summit High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 190 | Compare → |
| Arizona School for the ArtsCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | 5–12 | 0.2 mi | 759 | Compare → |
| Pathways in EducationCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 148 | Compare → |
| Phoenix Union Bioscience High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 392 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Genesis Program Inc. (4332)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,717NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Genesis Academy is listed in Genesis Program Inc. (4332); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Genesis Academy
Genesis Academy is a public high school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Genesis Program Inc. (4332), serving approximately 63 students in grades 9th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #716 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Genesis Academy
What grades does Genesis Academy serve?
Genesis Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Genesis Academy?
Genesis Academy has an enrollment of approximately 63 students.
How does Genesis Academy rank in AZ?
Genesis Academy ranks #716 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Genesis Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Genesis Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Genesis Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Genesis Academy has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Genesis Academy a charter school?
Yes, Genesis Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Genesis Academy a Title I school?
No, Genesis Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 63
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Phone
- (602) 254-8090
- 4-Year Graduation
- 30.0%
- Area population (ZIP 85004)
- 11,178
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 28.1
Official sources & links
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 85004; 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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