- Enrollment
- 946
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Burnet, TX
Quest H S
Federal NCES profile for Quest H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 74/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481222003287
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Quest H S earns 74/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Burnet · Resource Index
- 74
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 69.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Quest H S has class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Quest H S ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Burnet, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Quest H S shrank from 46 students in 2022-23 to 31 in 2023-24 (-32.6%).
Teacher FTE held 4.2 → 4.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 481222003287 · Burnet, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
35 enr · 8.8:1 · 69.6% lunch · RII 74
Nearest enrollment peer: Burnet H S (946 students)
Quest H S shrank from 46 students in 2022-23 to 31 in 2023-24 (-32.6%). Teacher FTE held 4.2 → 4.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Quest H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Burnet H S
Burnet H S
946 students
- Burnet Middle
Burnet Middle
711 students
- Shady Grove El
Shady Grove El
570 students
- Rj Richey El
Rj Richey El
510 students
- Bertram El
Bertram El
437 students
- This school 35
Quest H S
35 students
What this shows Quest H S reports 35 students on the CCD universe file.
How Quest H S compares
Quest H S is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.8:1 | ▼ 40% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.6% | ▲ 12% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 35 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
35
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 6% in Texas - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,954
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Largest group: White at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Quest H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Burnet Cisd reports $11,954 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Quest H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnet H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burnet Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shady Grove El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rj Richey El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bertram El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Quest H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~35 students)
Frequently asked questions about Quest H S
How many students attend Quest H S?
Quest H S has 35 students enrolled. It is a high school in Burnet, TX. CCD year-over-year: 46 (2022-23) → 31 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quest H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Quest H S is 8.8:1, which is 40% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 44% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Quest H S?
69.6% of students at Quest H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Quest H S?
The largest demographic group at Quest H S is White at 80.0% of enrollment, in Burnet, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Quest H S?
Quest H S has a Resource Investment Index of 74/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Quest H S rank among public schools in Burnet?
By Resource Investment Index, Quest H S ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Burnet, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Burnet on the city page.
What other schools are in Burnet Cisd?
Besides Quest H S, Burnet Cisd also operates Burnet H S (946 students), Burnet Middle (711 students), and Shady Grove El (570 students). See the Burnet Cisd district page for the complete list.