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Quest to Learn

High School · New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York, NY

A New York City Geographic District # 2 high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

351 W 18TH ST, New York, NY 10011

  • Math 36% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 61% proficient (2022)
  • 72.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.67 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics7.1Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-3.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.5 pts
Overall Proficiency49% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+4.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
College Readiness3.8Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate72%
AP Participation10.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.2:1
Chronic Absenteeism80.6%

Students at Quest to Learn score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency36%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency61%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 33 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 49% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
58%
2012
Math
31%
ELA
41%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
44%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
51%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
59%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
92%
2022
Math
36%
ELA
61%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

72.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Quest to Learn 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 New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 100Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 95Biker’s Paradise
  • City Safety: High3,049/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New York), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$146,571

Median home value

$1,165,800

Median rent

$2,868/mo

College educated

79.2%

Homeownership

36%

Poverty rate

9.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10011; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
10.9% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
4 boys'·2 girls'·6 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hudson High School of Learning TechnologiesEnrollment path unverified7.69–120.0 mi176Compare →
Humanities Preparatory AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.49–120.0 mi269Compare →
James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary LrningEnrollment path unverified6.99–120.0 mi129Compare →
Landmark High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.49–120.0 mi323Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

New York City Geographic District # 2

Schools in district
119
Rank in district
#114 of 118
District spending per student
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Quest to Learn is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Quest to Learn

Quest to Learn is a public high school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 2, serving approximately 439 students in grades 6th-12th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,452 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Quest to Learn

What grades does Quest to Learn serve?

Quest to Learn serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Quest to Learn?

Quest to Learn has an enrollment of approximately 439 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Quest to Learn?

The student-teacher ratio at Quest to Learn is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Quest to Learn rank in NY?

Quest to Learn ranks #3,452 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Quest to Learn's MySchoolScout rating?

Quest to Learn has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 to Learn?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Quest to Learn has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Quest to Learn a charter school?

No, Quest to Learn is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Quest to Learn a Title I school?

No, Quest to Learn is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Quest to Learn?

72.9% of students at Quest to Learn 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
439
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
New York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
80.6%
4-Year Graduation
72.0%
Area population (ZIP 10011)
49,344
Area average commute
23.8 min
Area median age
43
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 10011; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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