Quest to Learn is a public middle and high school in New York City. The school is operated by the New York City Department of Education and is located in the Bayard Rustin Educational Complex in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan.
Serving 439 students in grades 6-12, Quest To Learn ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 439 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Quest To Learn ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Quest To Learn's student population of 439 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
439 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
2009
Colors
Blue, Orange
School Rankings
Quest To Learn ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Quest To Learn is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2418 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
49%
30%
Black
24%
16%
White
17%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Titan
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quest To Learn's ranking?
Quest To Learn is ranked #2418 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Quest To Learn often compared to?
Quest To Learnis often viewed alongside schools like Nyc Lab Middle School For Collaborative Studies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Quest To Learn?
The graduation rate of Quest To Learn is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Quest To Learn?
439 students attend Quest To Learn.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Quest To Learn students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Quest To Learn?
Quest To Learn has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Quest To Learn offer ?
Quest To Learn offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Quest To Learn part of?
Quest To Learn is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
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