Learning is the top priority at Dimond High School. It’s evident in the extensive course selection and in the way teachers provide instruction in a variety of ways to meet the learning styles of every student. The result is a 94% graduation rate and 54% of the student population going on to pursue some form of post-secondary education.
Student engagement is one of the keys to academic success. Dimond meets that challenge by offering a variety of courses designed to appeal to every student. In addition to the core curriculum, students can choose from electives that expand on the core curriculum, such as children’s literature, hospitality, and criminology. The Dimond High Engineering Academy prepares students for a two or four-year engineering degree, while the JROTC program instills discipline and prepares students for leadership roles after graduation. Students who want an even greater academic challenge can enroll in one of more than 25 advanced placement and honors courses.
Dimond students also have the option to participate in more than 50 sports and clubs. Club offerings include language, music and drama clubs, service organizations, cultural clubs, and recreation clubs. Dimond also has an excellent athletic program, with junior varsity and varsity opportunities in 22 sports, including football, wrestling, swimming, hockey, and skiing. Between academics and extracurriculars, students graduate from Dimond with a high-quality, well-rounded education.
Dimond High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
2909 W 88th Ave,
Anchorage, AK
Anchorage School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
87%
Niche Grade
B
A-
B+
C+
B-
B+
A+
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
62
Full Time Teachers
62
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
610
Verbal
620
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
31
AP Pass Rate
72.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
6.2%
State Average
8.2%
Science
12%
State Average
11.3%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
275:1
Student Diversity
Male
50.6%
Female
49.4%
White
42.7%
Two or more races
18.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
13.8%
Hispanic
8.7%
Native American
8.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
5.8%
Black
2.6%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Alaska Anchorage
303 Students
University of Washington
135 Students
Washington State University
115 Students
University of Oregon
100 Students
University of Alaska Fairbanks
99 Students
Oregon State University
91 Students
Montana State University
81 Students
Seattle University
76 Students
Portland State University
70 Students
University of Washington - Tacoma
64 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
74 Students
Psychology
72 Students
Nursing
63 Students
Biology
63 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
29 Students
Chemistry
28 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
26 Students
Pre-Law Studies
26 Students
Mechanical Engineering
23 Students
Engineering
22 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/26/2025
I transferred to dimond high my senior year and it lacks academic inforcements conspired to my previous school. The teachers seem way less involved.
5/13/2024
DHS has great school spirit and lots of fun activities, clubs, and sports. Dimond is one of the most diverse high schools in the state and is so welcoming to all types of people. We have four foreign languages and there were several exchange students this year.
2/25/2023
I liked the years that I spent at Dimond even though I was attending the school during the pandemic I wouldn't trade it for any other school. My favorite part about the school is the sports and the school spirit. I liked how everyone came out to support each other and all of the teams were respectful to each other. I love the staff they make an effort to connect with their students and I will remember the kindness that they showed me. I wish there was more diversity at our school because our school isn't that diverse. I also wish there was a dance team because that is one club that we don't have.
GreatSchools Reviews
8/12/2014
Good teachers, programs, facilities and sports programs at Dimond. Dedicated staff to work on all academics and support of the students.
4/27/2014
This is an excellent school. The staff is a remarkable set of highly gifted individuals who are committed to the students learning. These teachers challenge, focus, and most importantly, they care. You can tell that there is joy in their teaching, it is not just another job, they are not bogged down...
1/26/2014
Best staff Great kids Go Lynx! La la la la meeting the fifteen word requirement
9/18/2013
This school is great and most of the teachers are wonderful. The only consern I have is that the photography teacher can be a bit rude to the students, as a parent this conserns me very much. Watch out for som of the teachers and make sure your children feel safe in their classes.
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Average Household Income
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% of College Grads
36.9%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
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Jewel Lake Park
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Connors Bog Dog Park
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Dimond High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Anchorage, AK and is served by the Anchorage School District in Alaska. The school has a total enrollment of 1,418 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Dimond High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.46, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1230 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $398,329. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lumen Christi Catholic High School, Anchor Lutheran School, Mears Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Anchorage has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dimond High School.