Quest To Learn

351 W 18th St
New York, NY 10011
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 569 students in grades 6-12, Quest To Learn ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 569 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Quest To Learn ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Quest To Learn's student population of 569 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
569 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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School Rankings

Quest To Learn ranks within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Quest To Learn is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#753 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
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65-69%
55%
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85-89%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
9%
10%
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Hispanic
42%
29%
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Black
26%
16%
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White
18%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.72
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70-74%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Quest To Learn's ranking?
Quest To Learn is ranked #753 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Quest To Learn often compared to?
Quest To Learnis often viewed alongside schools like Nyc Lab Middle School For Collaborative Studies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Quest To Learn?
The graduation rate of Quest To Learn is 70-74%, which is lower than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Quest To Learn?
569 students attend Quest To Learn.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Quest To Learn students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Quest To Learn?
Quest To Learn has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Quest To Learn offer ?
Quest To Learn offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Quest To Learn part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 569 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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