S.T.A.R. Quest Academy - Johnston City in Johnston City, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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About this school

S.T.A.R. Quest Academy - Johnston City is a public school in Johnston City, Illinois that is part of [County run]. Its teachers have had 2 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades 6 - 12

# of students unavailable

# of teachers unavailable

17428 Route 37

Johnston City, IL 62951 View local requests

https://www.roe21.org/programs/alternative-school-programs/star-quest-academy/

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

S.T.A.R. Quest Academy - Johnston City Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Hamilton

Ms. Spiller

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S.T.A.R. Quest Academy - Johnston City Demographics

64%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: US Census Data for the surrounding geographic area

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

S.T.A.R. Quest Academy - Johnston City Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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