IllinoisSchoolsQuest Charter School Academy

Quest Charter School Academy

PublicRegularCharterGrades 512
Peoria, Illinois · Peoria SD 150
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students399
Student:Teacher10.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch83%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
399
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
83%+29.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
5–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Quest Charter School Academy is a public high serving grades 5–12 in Peoria, Illinois. The school enrolls 399 students. It is part of the Peoria SD 150 district. The school operates as a charter school.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
83% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span5–12
DistrictPeoria SD 150
County17143
CityPeoria
ZIP61604
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173123006112

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment399
White0.6%
Hispanic / Latino13.2%
Black / African American0.2%
Asian70.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native6.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races9.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.6%
Hispanic
13.2%
Black
0.2%
Asian
70.2%
Two+
9.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %83%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)