Quest Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-8
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50% in CA)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (20-21)
5 students
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
1 teacher
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Tue. Jun 16, 2026
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
(20-21)n/a
n/a
Asian
(20-21)n/a
12%
Hispanic
(20-21)20%
56%
Black
(20-21)20%
5%
White
(20-21)40%
22%
Hawaiian
(20-21)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(20-21)20%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
100%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
60%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tigers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Quest Academy?
5 students attend Quest Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Quest Academy students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, and 20% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Quest Academy offer ?
Quest Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Quest Academy part of?
Quest Academy is part of La Mesa-Spring Valley School District.
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