Genesis Academy

525 E Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85004
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Top 30%
Serving 63 students in grades 9-12, Genesis Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 63 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50% in AZ)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Genesis Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Genesis Academy's student population of 63 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
63 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
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School Rankings

Genesis Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Genesis Academy is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#437 out of 1956 schools
(Top 30%)
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<50%
35%
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<50%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Genesis Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
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17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
86%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Genesis Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Genesis Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
34%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.26
This chart displays the diversity score of Genesis Academy and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≤20%
77%
This chart displays graduation rate of Genesis Academy and public school graduation rate of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
1%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Genesis Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
10%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Genesis Academy's ranking?
Genesis Academy is ranked #437 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Genesis Academy?
The graduation rate of Genesis Academy is 20%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Genesis Academy?
63 students attend Genesis Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Genesis Academy students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Genesis Academy offer ?
Genesis Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Genesis Academy part of?
In what neighborhood is Genesis Academy located?
Genesis Academy is located in the Lynwood Place neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 63 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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