The history of academics dates back to 1876 when the first Geneva High School graduating class consisted of two students.

The first building in which classes were held was located at 22 South Third Street in Geneva's downtown district at the site of the current post office.

The school was moved to a newly constructed, then state-of-the-art building on Peyton Street in 1923, where it remained until the late 1950s.

From 1913 through 2024, the Vikings and the Bulldogs of Batavia High School have faced off on the football field 106 times.

[5] The Geneva girls cross country team won the IHSA Class 3A state championship in 2008.