Dimond High School is a public magnet high school in Anchorage, Alaska, serving 1,443 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Anchorage School District, which is ranked 14 out of 24 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.
Dimond High School has a relatively diverse student population, with 42.69% White, 2.56% African American, 8.66% Hispanic, 13.79% Asian, 8.45% Native American, 5.75% Pacific Islander, and 18.09% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance has been mixed, with proficiency rates below the district and state averages in STAR/Mathematics and STAR/English Language Arts, but closer to the averages in ASA/Science. Dimond High School's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 29 out of 62 Alaska high schools (rated 3 stars) in 2022-2023 to 47 out of 63 (rated 1 star) in 2023-2024.
Compared to nearby schools, Dimond High School generally performs lower than South Anchorage High School, which consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state. However, Dimond High School outperforms some other nearby schools, such as Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School and Benny Benson Alternative High School, in both academic assessments and statewide rankings. Dimond High School also has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients compared to some nearby schools, suggesting a more economically diverse student population.
Dimond High School ranks 47th of 63 Alaska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.
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.
In the 2022-23 school year, 1,443 students attended Dimond High School.
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