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#535 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 11% in state

Geneva High School

High School · Geneva City School District · Geneva, NY

A Geneva City School District high school where students score 46 points above what's typical for similar communities.

101 CARTER RD, Geneva, NY 14456

  • Math 92% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 98% proficient (2021)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+0.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency92% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency97.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency95% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+46.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile98th
College Readiness7.7Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation31.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.9:1
District spending per student$25,992
Chronic Absenteeism43.9%

Students at Geneva High School score 95% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency92%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency98%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 95% across the 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2018
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2019
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2020*
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2021*
Math
92%
ELA
98%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

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

Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

58.9%

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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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 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,108/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Geneva), 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

$74,691

Median home value

$166,700

Median rent

$967/mo

College educated

33.9%

Homeownership

63.9%

Poverty rate

14.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14456; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
31.8% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics26sports offered
14 boys'·12 girls'·46 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 School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$25,992NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Geneva High School is listed in GENEVA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Geneva High School

Geneva High School is a public high school in Geneva, NY, part of Geneva City School District, serving approximately 601 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #535 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

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 601 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Geneva High School is 9.9:1. 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 NY?

Geneva High School ranks #535 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Geneva High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Geneva High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

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?

58.9% 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
601
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
61
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Ontario County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.9%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 14456)
19,864
Area average commute
18.6 min
Area median age
38.1
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 14456; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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