- Enrollment
- 964
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262568001770
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 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 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in North Branch · Resource Index
- 23
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Quest High School shrank from 64 students in 2022-23 to 45 in 2023-24 (-29.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 2.2 → 1.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 262568001770 · North Branch, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
42 enr · 21:1 · 70.3% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: North Branch Elementary School (964 students)
Quest High School shrank from 64 students in 2022-23 to 45 in 2023-24 (-29.7%). Teacher FTE lost 2.2 → 1.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Quest High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Branch E
North Branch Elementary School
964 students
- Ruth Fox Middl
Ruth Fox Middle School
722 students
- North Branch H
North Branch High School
695 students
- This school 42
Quest High School
42 students
What this shows Quest High School reports 42 students on the CCD universe file.
How Quest High School compares
Quest High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,437
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for North Branch Area Schools reports $11,437 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
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 (~42 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 64 (2022-23) → 45 (2023-24), down 19.
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 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
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.
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.