As a New York public school that serves grades six through 12, Quest to Learn breaks the boundaries of the traditional learning style. Using game-based learning, students at this school use an innovative educational method that was developed by the Institute of Play.
Teachers at Quest work within a team along with professional game designers and curriculum builders, creating educational material that meets New York State standards and using custom-designed games to help meet learning goals. Students learn teamwork, the value of learning from failure and valuable work ethics, such as persistence.
For example, ninth-grade students in biology will spend a year working in a fictional biotech company with assignments to clone dinosaurs and create ecosystems for them. This method helps them learn about genetics, biology and ecology. Roleplaying as scientists, doctors, detectives and designers while also using Storyweavers help teach students fundamental subjects while also having fun.
Sports programs are available including football, baseball, basketball, wrestling, soccer, volleyball and more. Students can also enjoy a variety of after-school activities like theatre, hip-hop poetry, Lego robotics and parkour to name a few.
Quest to Learn is in Chelsea and is surrounded by plenty of parks and playgrounds, like the 18th Street basketball courts and Dr. Gertrude B. Kelly playground.
Quest To Learn
Public Middle, High School
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Grade 6-12
351 W 18th St,
New York, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 2
School Details
Head of School
Principal - Ms. Jennifer Rygalski
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Average GPA
3.35
Graduation Rate
82%
Niche Grade
C
B
B-
C+
B-
C
C
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.35
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
44
Full Time Teachers
44
Teachers in First or Second Year
30.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
560
Verbal
570
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
25.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Science
69%
State Average
13%
Math
46%
State Average
20%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
188:1
Student Diversity
Male
59%
Female
41%
Economically disadvantaged
76.1%
Male
59%
Hispanic
51.9%
Female
41%
Black
22.1%
Limited English proficient
20.3%
White
15.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7%
Two or more races
2.9%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
CUNY Hunter College
28 Students
New York University
26 Students
CUNY Baruch College
22 Students
Stony Brook University
19 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY
15 Students
Boston University
14 Students
Fordham University
14 Students
Syracuse University
12 Students
Pace University
12 Students
Columbia University
12 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
19 Students
Psychology
18 Students
Biology
11 Students
Computer Science
10 Students
Nursing
8 Students
Marketing
8 Students
Political Science and Government
7 Students
Finance
7 Students
Film and Video Studies
7 Students
Economics
6 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/22/2020
I liked all the people I got to knew over the years and the teachers were really nice but the courses need to be more challenging.
4/7/2020
My experience has been great. All the extracurriculars are so great smooth and offer many different kinds of things. My only complaint is the diversity most of the people there are white. And I believe that there should be an equal amount of every race.
2/20/2018
I really enjoyed my high school expirence at Quest to Learn. They people are open minded and I always feel free to be myself. There are some down fakls though, for one the space is cery limited being that we share our building with 5 other schools. Also, due to the lack of space we are not able to have some activites other students may have. Over all the expirence is good.
GreatSchools Reviews
11/10/2021
Quest to Learn is an innovative school that uses alternative teaching methods to reach students who may not have felt understood at standard NYC public schools. The teachers really go above & beyond the call of duty to find a way to keep kids engaged, and my child has really benefitted from this. Th...
9/9/2019
Caring and supportive faculty/staff. Challenges its students and fosters positive relationships among peers.
9/8/2019
An excellant experience, boosted student’s self confidence and made learning interesting and fun.
2/25/2019
This is a safe campus. Teachers are creative, inspiring and very responsible, creating a harmonic learning environment for the kids to explore their potentials. My son is doing well here, getting well with the peers and mentors. His happiness, confidence and love to the school are the best evidence....
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Chelsea Waterside at Hudson River Park
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- Dog Park
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Hudson River Park
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Chelsea Waterside Park
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Chelsea Green
- Picnic Area
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Hudson River Park (Chelsea Piers)
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The High Line
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- Events
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Penn South Playground
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Playground
Pinwheel Park
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Dr. Gertrude B. Kelly Playground
- Basketball
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Quest To Learn is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in New York, NY and is served by the New York City Geographic District No. 2 in New York. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 490 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Quest To Learn has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.35, the graduation rate is 82%, and the average SAT score is 1130. The average home value in this area is $2,168,131. Discover additional schools in the area, like Landmark High School, Manhattan Village Academy, N.Y.C. Lab School for Collaborative Studies, and more. Learn more about what New York has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Quest To Learn.