Serving 97 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Fast Track ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 49:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 49:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fast Track ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Fast Track's student population of 97 students has grown by 59% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
97 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fast Track ranks within the top 20% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fast Track is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#75 out of 443 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
49:1
14:1
American Indian
31%
22%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
55%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
10%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
77%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fast Track's ranking?
Fast Track is ranked #75 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fast Track?
The graduation rate of Fast Track is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend Fast Track?
97 students attend Fast Track.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Fast Track students are White, 31% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fast Track?
Fast Track has a student ration of 49:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fast Track offer ?
Fast Track offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fast Track part of?
Fast Track is part of Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District.
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