Quest to Learn: admissions and school facts
Quest to Learn (DBN 02M422) is a New York City public high school in Chelsea-Union Sq, Manhattan with one admissions program. Admission: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Its average SAT is 984 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 75% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 1
- Average SAT
- 984
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 75%
- College and career rate
- 58%
- Students
- 327
- Applicants per seat
- 0
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How to get in
Seats and applicants are from the DOE directory for the Fall 2025 admissions round. Rules can change: confirm them on MySchools.
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)A25A
Focus: Project-Based Learning, Humanities & Interdisciplinary
Educational Option: the school takes students of mixed levels. About 16% of seats go to high-scoring students, 68% to mid-range and 16% to lower-scoring; a random number decides within each category.
85 seats · 17 applicants · under 1 per seat
About the school
Quest to Learn is a public 6âÃÂÃÂ12 school open to all students in New York City. We believe that learning happens by doing. Our curricula privileges experiences where students learn, practice, and apply knowledge to systems and problems that exist in the world. Students are challenged to take accelerated courses in middle and high school, explore career interests, and join extracurricular activities so that they graduate with a plan for their future. We believe in the power of great teaching. Young people need the consistent feedback and support of excellent teachers to develop into the adults that will one day inherit our place. Our teachers are expert learners, constantly revising and adjusting their teaching to meet the individual needs of their students. We believe that students design their future. Through our Home Base Advisory program, individualized academic...
Courses and languages
Languages: Spanish
AP courses (6): Biology, Computer Science Principles, English Literature and Composition, Studio Art - 2D, Studio Art - Drawing, United States History
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling
Clubs: School newspaper, Chess Club, Chinese Culture Club, Peer Tutoring, Video Game Club, Dance, Book Club, Pageant Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), and Coding
Students
- Girls
- 41%
- English language learners
- 25%
- Students with disabilities
- 35%
- Economic need index
- 82%
- Asian
- 5%
- Black
- 24%
- Hispanic
- 55%
- White
- 13%
- Multi-racial
- 3%
- Native American
- 0%
What the school community says
Share of positive answers in the 2026 NYC School Survey. This is a DOE survey, not a rating from us.
- Students feel safe
- 76%
- Rigorous instruction
- 44%
- Supportive environment
- 52%
- Family and community ties
- 90%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 351 West 18 Street, New York, NY 10011
- Neighborhood
- Chelsea-Union Sq
- Subway
- L, A, C, E to 8 Av (0.2 mi); 1 to 18 St (0.3 mi); C, E to 23 St (0.3 mi)
- School hours
- 8:10 AM – 3:00 PM
- Building access
- Partially Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Quest to Learn?
Quest to Learn admits students through: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is Quest to Learn?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had 0 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at Quest to Learn?
The average SAT was 984 in 2024-25, compared with a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools (DOE data, students who took the test).
What is the graduation rate at Quest to Learn?
75% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 58% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Quest to Learn and how do you get there?
The school is at 351 West 18 Street, Manhattan. Subway: L, A, C, E to 8 Av (0.2 mi); 1 to 18 St (0.3 mi); C, E to 23 St (0.3 mi).
Other high schools nearby
Sources: NYC DOE Fall 2025 admissions directory, DOE InfoHub demographics 2025-26, SAT 2024-25, NYC School Survey. School Match is not affiliated with NYC Public Schools. How we calculate chances, and how accurate they are