Fast Track

Fast Track is a regular public school located in Ketchikan, Alaska, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. With a total enrollment of 83 students, the school has a student-teacher ratio of 83:1, indicating a need for additional teaching support. Fast Track’s MySchoolScout rating is 4.6 out of 10, placing it in the 31st percentile among Alaska schools.

Academically, the school is working on improving its performance, with 30% of students proficient in ELA/Reading and only 10% proficient in Math. The school is situated in a remote town, providing a unique setting for students to engage with their community. Ketchikan is a picturesque coastal town with a median household income of $82,763 and a median home value of $361,000.

Approximately 28% of the population has a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is relatively low at 9.7%. Fast Track is part of the Ketchikan Gateway Borough and serves a tight-knit community focused on supporting its students' development and growth.

With an enrollment of 83 students, Fast Track is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

The student-teacher ratio at Fast Track is 83:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

Fast Track is a virtual school, meaning instruction is delivered primarily online. Virtual schools offer flexibility but require strong self-discipline and a reliable home learning environment. Parents should consider whether their child thrives with independent, technology-based learning and ask about the school's approach to student engagement and support.