Very Good
#1029 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 32% in state
Genesee High School
High School · Genesee School District · Genesee, MI
A high school in Genesee, MI where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 220, Genesee, MI 48437
- Math 23% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 35% vs MI 49% (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Genesee High School score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 29% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (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 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Genesee 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low90/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$38,553
Median home value
$114,200
Median rent
$738/mo
College educated
3.3%
Homeownership
60.5%
Poverty rate
0%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48437; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kearsley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 3.1 mi | 846 | Compare → |
| Kearsley Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 3.1 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Mt Morris Education and Community CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–12 | 3.5 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| Beecher Alternative EducationEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 4.2 mi | 12 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Genesee School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,328NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Genesee High School is listed in Genesee School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Genesee High School
Genesee High School is a public high school in Genesee, MI, part of Genesee School District, serving approximately 325 students in grades 7th-12th with a 23.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,029 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Genesee High School
What grades does Genesee High School serve?
Genesee High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Genesee High School?
Genesee High School has an enrollment of approximately 325 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Genesee High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Genesee High School is 23.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Genesee High School rank in MI?
Genesee High School ranks #1,029 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Genesee High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Genesee High School 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 Genesee High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Genesee High School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Genesee High School a charter school?
No, Genesee High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Genesee High School a Title I school?
No, Genesee High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Genesee High School?
90.8% of students at Genesee 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 325
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Genesee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.0%
- Phone
- (810) 591-1450
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 48437)
- 399
- Area median age
- 55.4
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 48437; 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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