Student Success

In QCUSD, enhancing and celebrating student success is one of our top priorities. We ensure student success by focusing on the following:

Inspiring all students to meet or exceed annual, individual, and academic goals

  • Advanced Placement classes, Enhanced Learning Programs, and Honors classes are offered district-wide to challenge high-performing students.
  • QCUSD provides two accelerated schools of choice, Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary and Newell Barney College Prep.
  • QCUSD students outperformed state standards in all areas during the 2025–2026 School Year.
  • QCUSD scored 55% for Student Proficiency in ELA, with the state average at 40%.
  • QCUSD scored 50% for Student Proficiency in Math, with the state average at 33%.
QCUSD Student Proficiency vs. State Average

Preparing all students for post-graduation opportunities, responsible citizenship, and competition in a global economy

  • Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs offer hands-on opportunities for students to build real-world skills in high school.
  • College and Career Centers at each high school with dedicated counselors provide students with resources to realize their potential.

Empowering each student with skills and tools that support being a confident, resilient, and healthy individual

  • Lead Out Loud programs district-wide encourage student leadership and community service.
  • Participatory Budgeting programs throughout the district encourage citizenship and teach fiscal responsibility.
  • Physical Education is offered to students district-wide to ensure physical health and encourage an active lifestyle.
  • Counselors are staffed at each school to provide class lessons as well as small group and individual support.