Quest Charter School Academy (Closed 2024)

2503 N University St
Peoria, IL 61604
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Bottom 50%
Serving 399 students in grades 5-12, Quest Charter School Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 4% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 9% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
399 students

Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers

Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
#3316 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data

4%
27%

Showing 2012–2023. View full 13-year historical data

9%
30%

Showing 2012–2022. View full 12-year historical data

25-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1

Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data

Hispanic
14%
29%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data

Black
68%
16%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data

White
10%
45%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data

Two or more races
8%
4%

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All Ethnic Groups
90%
0.51

Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data

80-89%
87.6%
(22-23)
46.6%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 13-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Quest Charter School Academy's ranking?
Quest Charter School Academy is ranked #3316 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Quest Charter School Academy?
The graduation rate of Quest Charter School Academy is 80-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Quest Charter School Academy?
399 students attend Quest Charter School Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Quest Charter School Academy students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Quest Charter School Academy?
Quest Charter School Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Quest Charter School Academy offer ?
Quest Charter School Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Quest Charter School Academy part of?
Quest Charter School Academy is part of Peoria School District 150.

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