Serving 417 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). 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 30:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 417 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (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 417 students has grown by 78% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
417 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fast Forward High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fast Forward High School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#887 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
22:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
31%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
63%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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 #887 out of 975 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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 75-79%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Fast Forward High School?
417 students attend Fast Forward High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Fast Forward High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fast Forward High School?
Fast Forward High School has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
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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