Genesis City

Genesis Academy Alternative School - Phoenix, AZ

Tel (602) 254-8090
525 E. McDowell Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
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About

 

Genesis City is Reclaiming the Promise of Arizona’s Youth

An Urgent and Timely Mission  

Since its inception in 1991, Genesis City has provided hope and a new beginning to over 7,000 of the most disadvantaged teenagers in Maricopa County. Located in central Phoenix, Genesis City is a 501(C))(3) youth services charity that serves to strengthen communities. Genesis provides poverty level 14-21 year olds, the majority of whom are the first in their families to graduate from high school, the opportunity to re-access the education pipeline and blossom into successful life-long learners and civically engaged community members. Genesis graduates become “Trailblazers” for their families and inspire the disengaged youth in their neighborhoods as they forge their successful path to college and careers.  Many Genesis City alumni have graduated from colleges and vocational programs and are now working in well paid careers all over the Valley. Genesis City’s innovative programs break the cycle of poverty and contribute to the economic and social welfare of Metropolitan Phoenix.

 

Genesis City is Expert in the Field of Inspiring Disenfranchised Youth to Reach Their True Potential

Oftentimes, youth who are struggling with socioeconomic barriers give up on their dreams of a brighter future and drop out of school. These teenagers find themselves caught in a downward spiral of despair and hopelessness. Their sense of fatalism, coupled with a lack of educational opportunity, can lead fragile teenagers to substance abuse, unwanted pregnancy, self-harm, crime and even suicide. Genesis City ‘s innovative support services reclaim  the promise of Arizona’s disenfranchised youth by providing them with the opportunity and tools they need to reach their true potential. Genesis City taps into a deep reservoir of talent that would otherwise be given up for lost. Genesis City’s education and support services provide those youth who are fortunate enough to find their way through its doors a new beginning and a path to success.

 Genesis City Services                                    

  • Career Exploration
  • Challenge Education, Counseling and Mentoring
  • College Preparation and  Advisement  
  • Community Service and Civic Engagement  
  • College and Career Readiness Training
  • Credit Recovery Programs
  • Fine Arts and Theatre
  • Health and Fitness Programs
  • Intensive Skills Remediation
  • Job Readiness Training and Placement
  • Life Planning  and Goal Setting
  • Health and Physical Fitness Programs
  • Rigorous Traditional Instruction
  • Social Service Referrals

Genesis City youth give back to their communities

Eighty Percent of Genesis City Graduates Register for College

Program Demographics

  • 98%  minority
  • 99%  behind one year or more in credits  
  • 15%  teenage parents
  • 10%  Intermittently Homeless
  • 33%  juvenile justice system involvement/adjudicated
  • 24%  work an average of 32 hours per week
  • 50% victims of neglect and abuse

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You can help make a difference!


The State of Arizona offers all residents the opportunity to support Genesis Academy through the Arizona Public School Tax Credit program. Every taxpayer can allocate up to $200 (single) or $400 (married couples) of their tax dollars to an Arizona public school for extracurricular activities and character education programs. The donation must be received by Genesis Academy by April, 2023. You will receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit from your Arizona State Income Tax. Your dollars support extracurricular activities and character education programs including: Los Literati Book Club, Genesis Aztecs Basketball Program, Fine Arts Program, and the Student Civic Engagement Program. Learn more »

Recent Blog Posts

  • Genesis City Blues Night 2021
  • Safe Return to In-Person School and Continuity of Services Plan
  • First Day Of School 2021-2022
  • School Tax Credit

Teacher Pay and Budget Information

2020 – 2021 2021-2022
Average Base Salary $56,009 $58,288
Year over Year Increase and % $0

0%

$2,279

4.1%

Genesis Budget Adoption Hearing Notification 22

Genesis Proposed Budget 2022

Genesis Adopted budget 2021

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