Serving 97 students in grades 6-12, Diamond Ridge High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Diamond Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Diamond Ridge High School's student population of 97 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
97 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Diamond Ridge High School ranks within the top 30% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Diamond Ridge High School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#268 out of 975 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
41%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
48%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Diamond Ridge High School's ranking?
Diamond Ridge High School is ranked #268 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Diamond Ridge High School often compared to?
Diamond Ridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valley High School, Granite Connection High School, Southpointe Adult High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Diamond Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Diamond Ridge High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Diamond Ridge High School?
97 students attend Diamond Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Diamond Ridge High School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Diamond Ridge High School?
Diamond Ridge High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Diamond Ridge High School offer ?
Diamond Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Diamond Ridge High School part of?
Diamond Ridge High School is part of Canyons School District.
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