Excellent
#63 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 6% in state
Diamond Ridge High School
High School · Canyons District · Sandy, UT
A Canyons District high school serving grades 6th – 12th.
9800 S 800 East, Sandy, UT 84094
- Math 50% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Diamond Ridge High School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 13 points since 2018, reaching 37% in 2021, across a 6-year record (2016–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2016-2021) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2016-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Diamond Ridge 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. Open the Salt Lake City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$102,881
Median home value
$474,700
Median rent
$1,851/mo
College educated
39.4%
Homeownership
76.8%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84094; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyons Transition AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 12 | 0.8 mi | 53 | Compare → |
| Canyons Technical Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 0.9 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Jordan HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 8–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,797 | Compare → |
| The Waterford SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 944 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Canyons District
- Schools in district
- 50
- Rank in district
- #11 of 45
- District spending per student
- $11,268NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Diamond Ridge High School is listed in Canyons District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Diamond Ridge High School
Diamond Ridge High School is a public high school in Sandy, UT, part of Canyons District, serving approximately 141 students in grades 6th-12th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #63 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Diamond Ridge High School
What grades does Diamond Ridge High School serve?
Diamond Ridge High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Diamond Ridge High School?
Diamond Ridge High School has an enrollment of approximately 141 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Diamond Ridge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Diamond Ridge High School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Diamond Ridge High School rank in UT?
Diamond Ridge High School ranks #63 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Diamond Ridge High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Diamond Ridge High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Diamond Ridge High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Diamond Ridge High School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021).
Is Diamond Ridge High School a charter school?
No, Diamond Ridge High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Diamond Ridge High School a Title I school?
No, Diamond Ridge High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Diamond Ridge High School?
38.3% of students at Diamond Ridge 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 141
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.4%
- Phone
- (801) 826-9900
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 84094)
- 28,277
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 84094; 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, 2016-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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