The top reported proficiency rate is 13% in English language arts. The lowest is 7% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Fast Forward High
Fast Forward High is a small district in Cache County that serves grades nine through twelve from a single high school. The district's student body is mostly White, with a sizable Hispanic population and small numbers of students who identify with other racial groups. The district does not report data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, nor on students with disabilities or English learners, so a parent cannot assess the level of economic or academic support needs from the available information.
The district's state testing results come from a single year and present clear soft spots. On the SAGE assessment, the proficiency rate in math was low, and in English language arts it was also low. The science result was reported only as a range that falls in a moderate band. The participation rates, particularly in math, were below the level that makes results fully reliable. Placed among the seven districts in Cache County, Fast Forward High's overall proficiency index sat in the bottom quartile, well below the county median. A parent should look into what academic interventions or instructional supports the school provides.
The district had not reported a four-year graduation rate. Chronic absenteeism was reported at a rate that placed the district in the bottom quartile among county districts, meaning a very high share of students missed substantial school time. State discipline and staffing data were not available, so it is unclear whether the absenteeism is tied to specific patterns or is being addressed.
Per-pupil current spending fell in the lower range among Cache County's districts. The data does not indicate whether the budget supports smaller class sizes, tutoring, or counseling, all of which may be relevant in a school where test results and attendance are weak.
The web search for recent district changes, such as a bond, leadership transition, or program launch, returned nothing that cleared the lasting-impact bar. The district appears to have had no publicly reported major initiatives or shifts in the recent past, so a family would need to ask the school directly about its current priorities and any improvement efforts underway.
For a family considering this school, the academic data and attendance picture are significant concerns. The small single-school setting may appeal to those who want a tight-knit environment, but the proficiency and absenteeism numbers warrant a direct conversation with the school about how it supports students who are behind and what steps it is taking to improve student attendance and performance.
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