Dimond High School is a public high school in Anchorage, Alaska, serving 1,443 students in grades 9-12. As part of the Anchorage School District, which is ranked 11th out of 24 districts in the state, Dimond High School has a diverse student population and consistently ranks in the top half of Alaska high schools.
Dimond High School's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, as it outperforms the Anchorage School District and the state of Alaska in the percentage of students proficient or better in STAR/English Language Arts and ASA/Science. The school also ranks highly among Alaska high schools for its performance with female students and White students. However, Dimond High School ranks lower for its performance with male students, Asian students, Hispanic students, and students of low socioeconomic status, indicating areas for potential improvement.
Compared to nearby schools, Dimond High School generally outperforms Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School, which has a much higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. However, the nearby Steller Secondary School, which ranks 2nd in the state, significantly outperforms Dimond High School across multiple academic measures, suggesting that there may be valuable practices or approaches at Steller that could be worth exploring.
Dimond High School ranks 29th of 62 Alaska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.
Dimond High School is fed by the following schools:Elementary : Bayshore ElementaryElementary : Chinook ElementaryElementary : Gladys Wood ElementaryElementary : Kincaid ElementaryElementary : Sand Lake ElementaryMiddle : Mears Middle School
In the 2022-23 school year, 1,443 students attended Dimond High School.
Anchorage School District
Students at Dimond High School are 43% White, 18% Two or more races, 14% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 8% American Indian, 6% Pacific Islander, 3% African American.