Serving 399 students in grades 5-12, 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 was 2% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 9% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Quest Charter School Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
399 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#3348 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)2%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
14%
28%
Black
68%
16%
White
10%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
11%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quest Charter School Academy's ranking?
Quest Charter School Academy is ranked #3348 out of 3,426 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 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Quest Charter School Academy?
The graduation rate of Quest Charter School Academy is 80-84%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Quest Charter School Academy?
399 students attend Quest Charter School Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Quest Charter School Academy students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Quest Charter School Academy?
Quest Charter School Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Quest Charter School Academy offer ?
Quest Charter School Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-12
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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