Serving 439 students in grades 9-12, Fast Forward High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 439 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fast Forward High School's student population of 439 students has grown by 75% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
439 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Rankings
Fast Forward High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fast Forward High School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#938 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. View full 22-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Hispanic
30%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 21-year historical data
White
63%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88.3%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)64.9%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fast Forward High School's ranking?
Fast Forward High School is ranked #938 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Fast Forward High School often compared to?
Fast Forward High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cache High School, Sunrise High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fast Forward High School?
The graduation rate of Fast Forward High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88.3%.
How many students attend Fast Forward High School?
439 students attend Fast Forward High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Fast Forward High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fast Forward High School?
Fast Forward High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Fast Forward High School offer ?
Fast Forward High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Fast Forward High School part of?
Fast Forward High School is part of Fast Forward High School District.
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