- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 020018000073
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 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 32/100 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
- 32
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Dimond High School held near 1,406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 65.0 → 62.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-37 students YoY 020018000073 · Anchorage, AK High · MID · TRAD
1,373 enr · 21.5:1 · 21.3% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: West High School (1,702 students)
Dimond High School held near 1,406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 65.0 → 62.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Dimond High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High Scho
West High School
1,702 students
- Bettye Davis E
Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School
1,636 students
- Service High S
Service High School
1,518 students
- Bartlett High
Bartlett High School
1,431 students
- This school
Dimond High School
1,373 students
- South Anchorag
South Anchorage High School
1,239 students
What this shows Dimond High School reports 1,373 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dimond High School compares
Dimond High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,636
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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
District finance for Anchorage School District reports $16,636 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,636
- 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
Nationwide high 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 (~1,373 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,443 (2022-23) → 1,406 (2023-24), nearly flat (-37).
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 32/100 (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 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.
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.