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#296 of 412 schools in AK

Dimond High School

High School · Anchorage School District · Anchorage, AK

An Anchorage School District high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2909 W 88th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99502

  • Math 17% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
College Readiness6.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation18%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.7:1
District spending per student$16,636
Chronic Absenteeism55.4%

Students at Dimond High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.

Math Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
68%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
68%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
28%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
23%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
41%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
41%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

24%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Dimond High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 37Car-Dependent
  • Transit 26Some Transit
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,811/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Anchorage), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$118,494

Median home value

$408,000

Median rent

$1,661/mo

College educated

37.4%

Homeownership

73.4%

Poverty rate

5.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99502; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
18% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics26sports offered
11 boys'·15 girls'·42 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lumen Christi High SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0private7–120.8 mi101Compare →
S.a.v.e. High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.39–122.8 mi181Compare →
Focus HomeschoolEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–122.9 mi557Compare →
Family Partnership Correspondence SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9K–123.0 mi984Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Anchorage School District

Schools in district
94
Rank in district
#64 of 93
District spending per student
$16,636NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dimond High School is listed in Anchorage School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dimond High School

Dimond High School is a public high school in Anchorage, AK, part of Anchorage School District, serving approximately 1,406 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #296 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dimond High School

What grades does Dimond High School serve?

Dimond High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Dimond High School?

Dimond High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,406 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dimond High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dimond High School is 22.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dimond High School rank in AK?

Dimond High School ranks #296 of 412 schools in AK.

What is Dimond High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dimond High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Dimond High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dimond High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Dimond High School a charter school?

No, Dimond High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dimond High School a Title I school?

No, Dimond High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dimond High School?

24.0% of students at Dimond High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,406
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
62
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Anchorage Municipality
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
55.4%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
Area population (ZIP 99502)
26,110
Area average commute
19.3 min
Area median age
34.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99502; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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