Serving 476 students in grades Kindergarten-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 is 2% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 476 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Quest Charter School Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Quest Charter School Academy's student population of 476 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 52% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
476 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Quest Charter School Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Quest Charter School Academy is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3606 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
14%
27%
Black
71%
17%
White
6%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)80-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
11%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #3606 out of 3,663 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?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% 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%.
How many students attend Quest Charter School Academy?
476 students attend Quest Charter School Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Quest Charter School Academy students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Quest Charter School Academy?
Quest Charter School Academy has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Quest Charter School Academy offer ?
Quest Charter School Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Quest Charter School Academy part of?
Quest Charter School Academy is part of Peoria SD 150 School District.
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