At a glance
Reported students
390
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.92
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
39th percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
397
Quest to Learn: 390 reported students.
State peer staffing position
32nd percentile
9.8:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Quest to Learn
Quest to Learn is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in New York. It is one of 118 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 2. NCES reports 390 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,188 high schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 460 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 39th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.8:1, close to the New York median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (52.3%) and Black (21.8%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Quest to Learn
- 1How do the reported 9.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.92 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White15.1%
- Hispanic52.3%
- Black21.8%
- Asian5.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.3%
- Multiracial2.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District # 2
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Manhattan Early College School for Advertising
High · Grades 09–12
390 reported students
Chelsea Career and Technical Education High School
High · Grades 09–12
389 reported students
Manhattan Village Academy
High · Grades 09–12
388 reported students
Manhattan Bridges High School
High · Grades 09–12
393 reported students
Facing History School (The)
High · Grades 06–12
394 reported students
Vanguard High School
High · Grades 09–12
396 reported students
Public schools near Quest to Learn
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landmark High School High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 09–12 | 289 | under 0.1 mi |
| Humanities Preparatory Academy High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 09–12 | 261 | under 0.1 mi |
| James Baldwin School-A School for Expeditionary Lrning High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 09–12 | 138 | under 0.1 mi |
| Manhattan Business Academy High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 09–12 | 441 | under 0.1 mi |
| Hudson High School of Learning Technologies High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 09–12 | 189 | under 0.1 mi |
| NYC Lab High School for Collaborative Studies High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 09–12 | 413 | under 0.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Quest to Learn
What grades does Quest to Learn serve?
Quest to Learn reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in New York City Geographic District # 2.
How many students attend Quest to Learn?
Quest to Learn reported 390 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 39th percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Quest to Learn?
The calculated ratio is 9.8:1, based on 390 students and 39.92 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Quest to Learn a public, charter, or magnet school?
Quest to Learn is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District # 2 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Quest to Learn students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
76.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Quest to Learn in?
Quest to Learn is part of New York City Geographic District # 2, based in New York, NY, which operates 118 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Quest to Learn?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Landmark High School (under 0.1 mi), Humanities Preparatory Academy (under 0.1 mi), James Baldwin School-A School for Expeditionary Lrning (under 0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.