Serving 465 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Quest Academy Northwest ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 465 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 33:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Quest Academy Northwest's student population of 465 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
465 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Quest Academy Northwest ranks within the bottom 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Quest Academy Northwest is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#426 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
30%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
33:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
35%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
44%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.3%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
81%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quest Academy Northwest's ranking?
Quest Academy Northwest is ranked #426 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Quest Academy Northwest often compared to?
Quest Academy Northwestis often viewed alongside schools like Somerset Academy Sky Pointe by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Quest Academy Northwest?
465 students attend Quest Academy Northwest.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Quest Academy Northwest students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Quest Academy Northwest?
Quest Academy Northwest has a student ration of 33:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Quest Academy Northwest offer ?
Quest Academy Northwest offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Quest Academy Northwest part of?
Quest Academy Northwest is part of State Sponsored Charter Schools.
In what neighborhood is Quest Academy Northwest located?
Quest Academy Northwest is located in the Rancho neighborhood of Las Vegas, NV. There are 10 other public schools located in Rancho.
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