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Empowering Students for College & Career Success | Geo Next Generation High School
At Geo Next Generation High School, our mission is to empower students to accelerate their academic pathways, advance social mobility, and achieve lifelong career and personal goals. Since introducing our K-8 public charter school in Baton Rouge in 2013, we have expanded to offer a full K-12 experience, including our GEO Next Generation High School, which opened in 2019. Our innovative K-16 education model provides personalized, research-based learning that prepares students from kindergarten through high school to earn college degrees or career certifications by graduation. With over 500 students served and a growing number of graduatesrising from 10% to over 40%we offer dual enrollment programs on college campuses starting as early as ninth grade, covering all costs while providing academic, social, and emotional support. Recognized for excellence, we received an $8.2 million grant in 2025 to expand our efforts, serving an additional 2,000 students.Our commitment to equity ensures non-discrimination in admissions and programs, fostering an inclusive environment where every student thrives. Through partnerships and community leadership, we continue to redefine educational outcomes, helping students gain real-life skills and confidence to succeed in higher education and beyond.
Services
College Immersion Education
Dual Enrollment Programs
Workforce Readiness Training
Community Leadership Development
K-16 Education Pathways
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We offer a hyper-personalized dual enrollment program starting in 9th grade.
- Our students graduate with associate degrees or career certifications.
- We provide academic, social, and emotional support for student success.
- We have received an $8.2 million grant to expand our educational efforts.
- Our model has increased graduation rates with degrees from 10% to over 40%.
What people say
College experience
Supportive environment
Career certification
Poverty-busting degrees
Real-life skills
Services
College & Career Immersion
Our College & Career Immersion program enables high school students to take college classes on campus starting in 9th grade. GEO covers all costs, including tuition, books, and transportation, while providing academic and emotional support. This program ensures students graduate with associate degrees or career certifications, saving up to $50,000 in college costs and building confidence for future success.
Workforce Readiness Training
Workforce Readiness Training equips students with practical skills for immediate employment or further education. Through partnerships with local industries, we offer technical diplomas in fields like welding and social studies. Students gain hands-on experience, certifications, and mentorship, ensuring they enter the job market or pursue bachelors degrees with a competitive edge and real-world expertise.
Community Leadership Development
Community Leadership Development fosters civic engagement and social responsibility from an early age. Students participate in service projects, leadership workshops, and community partnerships. This program cultivates empathy, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, preparing students to become advocates for change in their communities and future careers.
K-16 Education Pathways
K-16 Education Pathways provide a seamless transition from kindergarten through college. Our research-based curriculum personalizes learning plans, ensuring students meet milestones for dual enrollment and degree attainment. This model emphasizes early college exposure, academic rigor, and support systems, creating a foundation for lifelong learning and economic mobility.
Academic Support Services
Academic Support Services offer tutoring, counseling, and personalized learning plans to address individual needs. Our team provides one-on-one mentorship, mental health resources, and college application guidance. These services ensure students overcome barriers, stay on track for graduation, and achieve both academic and personal growth in a nurturing environment.
People
Kevin Teasley
CEO
Kevin Teasley leads Geo Next Generation High School with a vision to transform education through equity and innovation. With decades of experience in educational leadership, he has expanded access to college immersion programs, secured significant grants, and championed policies that empower underserved students to achieve academic and career success.
Questions
What is GEO Academies' mission?
Our mission is to empower students to accelerate academic pathways, advance social mobility, and achieve lifelong career and personal goals through college immersion and workforce readiness programs.
Are GEO Academies schools free?
Yes, we are free public charter schools offering K-12 education, including dual enrollment college courses covered entirely by GEO.
How do dual enrollment programs work?
Students take college classes on campus starting in 9th grade, earning associate degrees or certifications by graduation, with all costs covered by GEO.
What success have students achieved?
Graduates have earned associate degrees, technical diplomas, and career certifications, with graduation rates rising from 10% to over 40% since 2019.
Do you offer career certifications?
Yes, we provide technical diplomas in fields like welding and social studies, preparing students for immediate employment or further education.
What areas do you serve?
We currently serve Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with plans to expand to additional communities through recent grant funding.
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