Enrollment
1,373
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Anchorage, AK
Dimond High School
Federal NCES profile for Dimond High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 020018000073
👥 S:T ratio 14
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dimond High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Alaska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alaska.
- #7 of 8
- high schools in Anchorage · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 21.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Dimond High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dimond High School ranks #7 of 8 high schools in Anchorage, AK.
School address
District: Anchorage School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020018000073 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.5:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.3%
vs 61.5% Alaska avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dimond High School compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dimond High School
Dimond High School is a large high school in Anchorage, Alaska, enrolling 1,373 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.5:1 is larger than about 92% of Alaska schools and 41% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.3% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Alaska average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alaska, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,373 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 495 scored Alaska schools.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and Two or More (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 77/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 31 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 275 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Anchorage School District spends $17,200 per pupil, 48% below the Alaska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Anchorage's high schools, it stands alongside West High School (1,702 students): Dimond High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.5:1 vs 20.8:1).
Anchorage School District also operates West High School (1,702 students) and Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School (1,636 students) alongside Dimond 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 Dimond High School compares
Dimond High School on the metrics families compare, against Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.5:1 | ▲ 41% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.3% | ▼ 65% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,373 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,373
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 92% in Alaska - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
56.7%
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
$17,200
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,240
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
89
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 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 40.0%
Two or More 18.4%
Asian 13.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.9%
African American 3.2%
Largest group: White at 40.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.6, Dimond High School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 31
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anchorage School District, which includes Dimond High School.
$17,200
Per student
-48%
vs Alaska
Avg $33,240
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.8%
State 54.1%
Federal 18.1%
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 Dimond High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Service High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bartlett High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Anchorage High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dimond High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,636
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,518
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,431
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,239
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Anchorage
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
West High School
Standard public school
1,702 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School
Standard public school
1,636 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Service High School
Standard public school
1,518 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Bartlett High School
Standard public school
1,431 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
South Anchorage High School
Standard public school
1,239 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
S.a.V.E. High School
Alternative education program
156 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alaska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,373 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Dimond High School
How many students attend Dimond High School?
Dimond High School has 1,373 students enrolled. It is a high school in Anchorage, AK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dimond High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dimond High School is 21.5:1, which is 41% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dimond High School?
21.3% of students at Dimond High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dimond High School?
The largest demographic group at Dimond High School is White at 40.0% of enrollment, in Anchorage, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dimond High School?
Dimond High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dimond High School rank among high schools in Anchorage?
By Resource Investment Index, Dimond High School ranks #7 of 8 high schools in Anchorage, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Anchorage on the city page.
Is Dimond High School a good school?
Dimond High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Alaska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alaska. 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 Anchorage School District?
Besides Dimond High School, Anchorage School District also operates West High School (1,702 students), Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School (1,636 students), and Service High School (1,518 students). See the Anchorage School District district page for the complete list.
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