For the 2025 school year, there are 2 alternative public charter schools serving 523 students in Utah.
The top ranked alternative public charter schools in Utah are Uintah River High School and Fast Forward High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Utah alternative public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Utah public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public charter school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Charter Schools in Utah (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Uintah River High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
998 E 7500 S
Fort Duchesne, UT 84026
(435) 725-4088
Fort Duchesne, UT 84026
(435) 725-4088
Gr: 9-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Fast Forward High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
875 W 1400 N
Logan, UT 84321
(435) 713-4255
Logan, UT 84321
(435) 713-4255
Gr: 9-12 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public charter schools in Utah?
The top ranked alternative public charter schools in Utah include Uintah River High School and Fast Forward High School.
How many alternative public charter schools are located in Utah?
2 alternative public charter schools are located in Utah.
What is the racial composition of students in Utah?
Utah alternative public charter schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public charter schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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