Dimond High School
- Dimond High School serves 1,652 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Dimond High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53%.
Top Placements
Dimond High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Dimond High School's student population of 1,652 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,652 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 77 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Dimond High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 465 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Dimond High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #279 out of 465 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 35% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 8% | 23% |
| Asian | 15% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 7% |
| Black | 2% | 3% |
| White | 45% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 5% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 17% | 11% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.74 | 0.71 |
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| Graduation Rate | 91% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Anchorage School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Dimond High School is S.a.v.e. High School (2.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Mears Middle School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Chinook Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Anchorage Chinook Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-6 | 536 students
0.2 miles
3101 W 88th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907)742-6700 0.2 PK-6 536 - Anchorage Mears Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 7-8 | 802 students
0.8 miles
2700 W 100th
Anchorage, AK 99515
(907)742-6400 0.8 7-8 802 - Anchorage Sand Lake Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-6 | 654 students
1.0 miles
7500 Jewel Lake Rd
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907)243-2161 1.0 PK-6 654 - Anchorage Gladys Wood Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 374 students
1.1 miles
7001 Cranberry St
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907)742-6760 1.1 PK-6 374 - Anchorage Bayshore Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 468 students
1.4 miles
10500 Bayshore Dr
Anchorage, AK 99515
(907)742-5360 1.4 PK-6 468
School Reviews
| 4 The school is pretty good. 99% of teachers are good and teach the subject well. Plenty of ways to join clubs or make clubs. The only bad thing is the current bus driver for bus 611. Terrible bus driver. Other than that great school. - Posted by Student/Alumni - some kid |
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