- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sandy, UT
Diamond Ridge High School
Federal NCES profile for Diamond Ridge High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490014201504
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Diamond Ridge High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Utah schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Utah schools.
- #2 of 7
- schools in Sandy · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- small classes for Utah
- 42.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Diamond Ridge High School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Diamond Ridge High School ranks #2 of 7 schools in Sandy, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Diamond Ridge High School grew from 97 students in 2022-23 to 141 in 2023-24 (+45.4%).
Teacher FTE added 11.3 → 14.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 490014201504 · Sandy, UT Other · SMALL · TRAD
184 enr · 16.7:1 · 42.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Corner Canyon High (2,437 students)
Diamond Ridge High School grew from 97 students in 2022-23 to 141 in 2023-24 (+45.4%). Teacher FTE added 11.3 → 14.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Diamond Ridge High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corner Canyon
Corner Canyon High
2,437 students
- Brighton High
Brighton High
2,435 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High
2,421 students
- Alta High
Alta High
2,278 students
- Jordan High
Jordan High
1,820 students
- This school 184
Diamond Ridge High School
184 students
What this shows Diamond Ridge High School reports 184 students on the CCD universe file.
How Diamond Ridge High School compares
Diamond Ridge High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▼ 22% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.3% | ▲ 51% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 184 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
184
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 16% in Utah - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,268
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $10,678
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 184 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.2%
Hispanic or Latino 40.2%
Two or More 8.2%
African American 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.7%
Largest group: White at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Diamond Ridge High School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Canyons District reports $11,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Diamond Ridge High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Canyon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brighton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alta High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jordan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Diamond Ridge High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,435
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,421
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,278
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,820
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~184 students)
Frequently asked questions about Diamond Ridge High School
How many students attend Diamond Ridge High School?
Diamond Ridge High School has 184 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Sandy, UT. CCD year-over-year: 97 (2022-23) → 141 (2023-24), up 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Diamond Ridge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Diamond Ridge High School is 16.7:1, which is 22% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Diamond Ridge High School?
42.3% of students at Diamond Ridge High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Diamond Ridge High School?
The largest demographic group at Diamond Ridge High School is White at 46.2% of enrollment, in Sandy, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Diamond Ridge High School?
Diamond Ridge High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Diamond Ridge High School rank among schools in Sandy?
By Resource Investment Index, Diamond Ridge High School ranks #2 of 7 schools in Sandy, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sandy on the city page.
What other schools are in Canyons District?
Besides Diamond Ridge High School, Canyons District also operates Corner Canyon High (2,437 students), Brighton High (2,435 students), and Hillcrest High (2,421 students). See the Canyons District district page for the complete list.