Serving 83 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Fast Track ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska 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 Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 29%).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 83 students
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fast Track's student population of 83 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
83 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fast Track ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fast Track is 0.61, 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
#236 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
23%
22%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
2%
2%
White
57%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
13%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
78%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fast Track's ranking?
Fast Track is ranked #236 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% 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 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Fast Track?
83 students attend Fast Track.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Fast Track students are White, 23% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
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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