QUEST CHARTER SCHOOL ACADEMY

Quest Charter School Academy is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Peoria SD 150 school district, located in Peoria, IL with about 610 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 52 teachers, Quest Charter School Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Quest Charter School Academy, located on North University Street in Peoria, Illinois, is a public charter school dedicated to providing a structured and focused academic environment for students in the Peoria area. As a charter institution, the school operates with a specific mission to prepare its student body for success in higher education and beyond by emphasizing core curriculum mastery, character development, and critical thinking skills. It functions as an alternative to the traditional district-run schools, aiming to offer a distinct educational approach that prioritizes individualized student growth and accountability.

The academy typically serves a diverse student population and places a strong emphasis on creating a community-oriented culture where educators and families work in partnership. By maintaining smaller learning settings and implementing unique instructional methodologies, Quest Charter seeks to close achievement gaps and provide students with the foundational tools necessary to excel in a competitive global landscape. The school is known for its commitment to academic rigor and its ongoing efforts to cultivate a safe, supportive, and achievement-focused atmosphere for its scholars.

For more information, contact Quest Charter School Academy at (309) 402-0030 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2503 N University
Peoria, IL 61604-2601
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QUEST CHARTER SCHOOL ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Peoria, IL with about 610 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Yes
District:
Peoria SD 150
Total Students:
610
Teachers:
52
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 610 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending QUEST CHARTER SCHOOL ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 71% of the student body.

Black or African American
70.7%
Hispanic/Latino
11.3%
Two or more races
8.9%
White
7.7%
Asian
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
48.7%
Male
51.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.