Fast Track in Ketchikan, AK, serves 83 students from kindergarten through 12th grade with a student–teacher ratio of 83:1, significantly higher than typical public school ratios in Alaska.
Math proficiency at Fast Track is 50%, which is higher than the state average of 32% and the district average of 36% in 2023, placing it in the top 20% for math in Alaska.
Reading proficiency is between 21% and 39%, which is lower than both the state average of 29% and district average of 33% in the most recent year reported.
The graduation rate ranges from 21% to 39%, which is substantially below the Alaska state average of 78% and the district average of 82%.
Enrollment has decreased from 168 students in 2021 to 83 in 2023, with minority enrollment accounting for approximately 43% of the student body in the most recent year.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 76 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 38:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Fast Track's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Ketchikan, AK, encompassing approximately 6,653.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 45.1 miles to the edge of the zone, reaching as far as 77.3 miles at its furthest point.
- 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
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Fast Track's student population of 76 students has declined by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
76 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fast Track ranks within the top 30% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fast Track is 0.56, 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
#132 out of 441 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
38:1
15:1
Showing 2002–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
20%
22%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
2%
Showing 1991–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
62%
47%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
21-39%
77.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4%
42.5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Borough Bear
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fast Track's ranking?
Fast Track is ranked #132 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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 32% AK state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fast Track?
The graduation rate of Fast Track is 21-39%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 77.9%.
How many students attend Fast Track?
76 students attend Fast Track.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Fast Track students are White, 20% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fast Track?
Fast Track has a student ration of 38:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fast Track offer ?
Fast Track offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fast Track part of?
Fast Track is part of Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District.
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