- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hollywood, FL
The Quest Center
Federal NCES profile for The Quest Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120018000221
👥 S:T ratio 73
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Quest Center earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Florida schools.
- #6 of 18
- schools in Hollywood · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.8:1
- small classes for Florida
- 53.1%
- free-lunch eligible
The Quest Center has class sizes smaller than 96% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Quest Center ranks #6 of 18 schools in Hollywood, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
The Quest Center grew from 96 students in 2022-23 to 106 in 2023-24 (+10.4%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 120018000221 · Hollywood, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
109 enr · 6.8:1 · 53.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
The Quest Center grew from 96 students in 2022-23 to 106 in 2023-24 (+10.4%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
The Quest Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cypress Bay Hi
Cypress Bay High School
4,579 students
- Western High S
Western High School
3,510 students
- Marjory Stonem
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
3,089 students
- Coral Glades H
Coral Glades High School
2,843 students
- West Broward H
West Broward High School
2,492 students
- This school 109
The Quest Center
109 students
What this shows The Quest Center reports 109 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Quest Center compares
The Quest Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.8:1 | ▼ 62% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.1% | ▲ 2% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 109 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.8:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
109
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.8:1
students per teacher
- 62% below state mean
Top 4% in Florida - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,121
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 41.3%
White 30.3%
Hispanic or Latino 26.6%
Two or More 1.8%
Largest group: African American at 41.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, The Quest Center is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Broward reports $12,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Quest Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Quest Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,510
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 3,089
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,843
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide other 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 (~109 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about The Quest Center
How many students attend The Quest Center?
The Quest Center has 109 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Hollywood, FL. CCD year-over-year: 96 (2022-23) → 106 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Quest Center?
The student-teacher ratio at The Quest Center is 6.8:1, which is 62% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 57% 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 The Quest Center?
53.1% of students at The Quest Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Quest Center?
The largest demographic group at The Quest Center is African American at 41.3% of enrollment, in Hollywood, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Quest Center?
The Quest Center has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The Quest Center rank among schools in Hollywood?
By Resource Investment Index, The Quest Center ranks #6 of 18 schools in Hollywood, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hollywood on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides The Quest Center, Broward also operates Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students), Western High School (3,510 students), and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (3,089 students). See the Broward district page for the complete list.