Enrollment
42
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · North Branch, MI
Quest High School
Federal NCES profile for Quest High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262568001770
👥 S:T ratio 16
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Quest High School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in North Branch · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 70.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Quest High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Quest High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in North Branch, MI.
School address
District: North Branch Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262568001770 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Quest High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Quest High School
Quest High School is a higher-need, small high school in North Branch, Michigan, enrolling 42 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21:1 is larger than about 86% of Michigan schools and 20% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.3% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Michigan schools, with 42 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 80 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #62, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
The surrounding North Branch Area Schools spends $9,977 per pupil, 26% below the Michigan average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
North Branch Area Schools also operates North Branch Elementary School (964 students) and Ruth Fox Middle School (722 students) alongside Quest High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Quest High School compares
Quest High School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.3% | ▲ 29% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 42 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
42
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 86% in Michigan - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$9,977
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 88.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
African American 4.8%
Largest group: White at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.6, Quest High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Branch Area Schools, which includes Quest High School.
$9,977
Per student
-26%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.3%
State 71.8%
Federal 10.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Quest High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Branch Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ruth Fox Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Branch High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Quest High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 964
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~42 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Quest High School
How many students attend Quest High School?
Quest High School has 42 students enrolled. It is a high school in North Branch, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quest High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Quest High School is 21:1, which is 20% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Quest High School?
70.3% of students at Quest High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Quest High School?
The largest demographic group at Quest High School is White at 88.1% of enrollment, in North Branch, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Quest High School?
Quest High School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Quest High School rank among public schools in North Branch?
By Resource Investment Index, Quest High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in North Branch, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in North Branch on the city page.
Is Quest High School a good school?
Quest High School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in North Branch Area Schools?
Besides Quest High School, North Branch Area Schools also operates North Branch Elementary School (964 students), Ruth Fox Middle School (722 students), and North Branch High School (695 students). See the North Branch Area Schools district page for the complete list.
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