Enrollment
184
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.3%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Diamond Ridge High School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Diamond Ridge High School
Diamond Ridge High School is a small combined-grade school in Sandy, Utah, enrolling 184 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 184 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 44 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #17.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 184 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Canyons District also operates Corner Canyon High (2,437 students) and Brighton High (2,435 students) alongside Diamond Ridge High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Diamond Ridge High School compares
Diamond Ridge High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,509
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $9,792
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canyons District, which includes Diamond Ridge High School.
$10,509
Per student
+7%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.9%
State 37.3%
Federal 11.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Utah, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~184 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Diamond Ridge High School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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