Quest Leadership Academy (Closed 2020)

Serving 244 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Quest Leadership Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
244 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (SC)
(18-19)
6-9%
46%
(18-19)
6-9%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
96%
31%
White
2%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% SC state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Quest Leadership Academy?
244 students attend Quest Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Quest Leadership Academy students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Quest Leadership Academy?
Quest Leadership Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Quest Leadership Academy offer ?
Quest Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Quest Leadership Academy part of?
Quest Leadership Academy is part of South Carolina Public Charter School District.

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