For the 2026 school year, there are 2 alternative public charter schools serving 521 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 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Charter Schools in Utah (2026)
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 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
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 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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 38% (majority Hispanic).
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