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
10:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
38%
Average GPA
3.33
Graduation Rate
82%
Niche Grade
C
B
B-
C+
B-
C
C
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.33
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Reading Proficiency
38%
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Math Proficiency
27%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
40
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Full Time Teachers
40
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Teachers in First or Second Year
30.2%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1120
Math
560
Verbal
560
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Number of AP Courses
7
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AP Pass Rate
25.9%
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AP Math Enrollment
Low
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Other AP Enrollment
Low
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
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Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Science
69%
State Average
13%
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Math
46%
State Average
20%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
188:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
59%
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Female
41%
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Economically disadvantaged
76.1%
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Male
59%
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Hispanic
51.9%
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Female
41%
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Black
22.1%
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Limited English proficient
20.3%
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White
15.3%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
7%
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Two or more races
2.9%
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Native American
<1%
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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
30 Students
New York University
27 Students
CUNY Baruch College
24 Students
Stony Brook University
21 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY
16 Students
Boston University
14 Students
Fordham University
14 Students
Pace University
13 Students
Syracuse University
13 Students
CUNY Brooklyn College
13 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
19 Students
Psychology
15 Students
Computer Science
12 Students
Biology
11 Students
Nursing
9 Students
Marketing
9 Students
Finance
9 Students
Political Science and Government
7 Students
Accounting
6 Students
Economics
6 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
6/3/2021
Amazing educators in a public school district. I am so grateful to the staff for giving me all the support I need to succeed in college and beyond.
11/12/2020
My child has gotten great test scores, teachers are kind and helpful and not once have I felt unsafe in this school. This school not only teaches academically but makes my child a better person..
8/3/2020
It's an okay school. The middle school is the part of school that's very based in " game based" learning. Once you get to high school , it just becomes another regular high school. It's not bad if you want a typical high school experience. If you are trying to be academically ahead/ get an early jump on college this school isn't for you though. There are a few APs and that's basically it. It's also a very diverse school , so you shouldn't have a problem fitting in.
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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Average Home Value
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Average Household Income
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74.3%
Median Age
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Average House Size
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Parks in this Area
Chelsea Waterside at Hudson River Park
- Basketball
- Dog Park
- Soccer
Hudson River Park
- Trails
- River
Chelsea Waterside Park
- Basketball
- Dog Park
- Soccer
Chelsea Green
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Waterpark
Hudson River Park (Chelsea Piers)
- Basketball
- Boating
- Golf
The High Line
- Trails
- Events
- Botanical Gardens
Penn South Playground
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Playground
Pinwheel Park
- Trails
- Playground
Dr. Gertrude B. Kelly Playground
- Basketball
- Playground
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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 10:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 38% are proficient in reading. Quest To Learn has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.33, the graduation rate is 82%, and the average SAT score is 1120. The average home value in this area is $2,173,765. 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.