Dimond High School
Dimond High School serves 1,652 students in grades 9-12.
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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 40%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 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% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Dimond High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
- 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 grown by 8% 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 466 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
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 Testing Rank | #292 out of 466 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 9% | 23% |
| Asian | 14% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 7% |
| Black | 2% | 3% |
| White | 45% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 5% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 16% | 11% |
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Diversity Score | 0.74 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate | 89% | 77% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Anchorage Chinook Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 39% | Reading: 42%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 536 students10
0.2 miles
3101 W 88th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 742-6700 0.2 PK-6 536 - Anchorage Mears Middle School Magnet School
Math: 32% | Reading: 51%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 7-8 | 802 students10
0.8 miles
2700 W 100th
Anchorage, AK 99515
(907) 742-6400 0.8 7-8 802 - Anchorage Sand Lake Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 60% | Reading: 52%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 654 students10
1.0 miles
7500 Jewel Lake Rd
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 243-2161 1 PK-6 654 - Anchorage Gladys Wood Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 374 students10
1.1 miles
7001 Cranberry St
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 742-6760 1.1 PK-6 374 - Anchorage Bayshore Elementary School Math: 76% | Reading: 73%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: PK-6 | 468 students10
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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