Summary:
Genesee School is an alternative public school serving grades PK-12 in the small town of Genesee, Idaho, with a total enrollment of 306 students. This school stands out for its consistently high graduation rates, exceptional academic performance on state assessments, and relatively low student-teacher ratio, despite serving a predominantly White student population.
Genesee School's four-year graduation rates have ranged from 90.0% to 96.7% in recent years, far exceeding the state average of 53.3%. Additionally, the school's students perform exceptionally well on state assessments, with proficiency rates of 61.6% in Math, 63.8% in Science, and 71.1% in English Language Arts, all significantly higher than the state averages. The school's higher-than-average spending per student of $13,943 and smaller class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio ranging from 13.3 to 14.1, may contribute to these impressive academic outcomes.
In comparison, the closest neighboring school, Culdesac School, serves a more diverse student population but lags behind Genesee School in academic performance, with significantly lower proficiency rates in Math (20.7%), Science (29.4%), and English Language Arts (27.8%), as well as a lower four-year graduation rate of 80.0%. This comparison highlights the exceptional academic achievements of Genesee School, which may provide valuable insights for other schools in the region.
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Detail:
Public, Alternative PK, KG-12
District:
Genesee Joint District
SchoolDigger Rank:
54th of 301 Idaho Alternative Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,943
Student/teacher ratio: 14.6
Number of students: 293
Racial breakdown:
White:
91.8%
Hispanic:
4.8%
Two or more races:
2.0%
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African American:
0.3%
Asian:
0.3%
American Indian:
0.3%
Pacific Islander:
0.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16.7%
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