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#2325 of 3,192 schools in MI
Quest High School
High School · North Branch Area Schools · North Branch, MI
A North Branch Area Schools high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 3620, North Branch, MI 48461
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 49.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Quest High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 15 points since 2018, reaching 25% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Quest High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average263/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,597
Median home value
$193,300
Median rent
$900/mo
College educated
16.8%
Homeownership
87.7%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48461; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Branch High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 692 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
North Branch Area Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,486NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Quest High School is listed in North Branch Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Quest High School
Quest High School is a public high school in North Branch, MI, part of North Branch Area Schools, serving approximately 45 students in grades 9th-12th with a 45:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,325 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Quest High School
What grades does Quest High School serve?
Quest High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Quest High School?
Quest High School has an enrollment of approximately 45 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quest High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Quest High School is 45:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Quest High School rank in MI?
Quest High School ranks #2,325 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Quest High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Quest High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Quest High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Quest High School has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Quest High School a charter school?
No, Quest High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Quest High School a Title I school?
No, Quest High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Quest High School?
68.9% of students at Quest High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 45
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 45:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lapeer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 84.4%
- Phone
- (810) 688-7581
- 4-Year Graduation
- 49.5%
- Area population (ZIP 48461)
- 8,256
- Area average commute
- 36.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48461; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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