Diamond High

Summary:

Diamond High is a public high school located in Diamond, Missouri, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 248 students. The school is part of the Diamond R-IV school district, which is ranked 289 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Diamond High has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Missouri high schools, with a ranking of 298 out of 378 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is significantly below the state average, with only 17% of students proficient or better in Algebra I and 23.2% proficient or better in Biology I, compared to the state averages of 41.5% and 37.4%, respectively. In comparison, Webb City High, located 14.3 miles away, had significantly higher proficiency rates in these subjects. Diamond High has also struggled with a relatively high dropout rate, ranging from 2.1% to 5.3% in recent years, which is higher than nearby schools like Joplin High and Carthage High School.

Despite having a significant population of low-socioeconomic status students, with 47.18% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Diamond High's performance for this subgroup has been mixed. The school has also faced challenges with high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 14.9% to 23.5% in recent years, which are higher than the rates at nearby schools. While Diamond High has had a relatively high four-year graduation rate, the school's overall academic performance and student engagement indicators suggest that there are opportunities for improvement, particularly by studying the practices and strategies employed by higher-performing schools in the region.

Detail:

Public 9-12

401 S Main
Diamond, MO 64840-0068

(417) 325-5188

District: Diamond R-IV

SchoolDigger Rank:
298^th of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,055

Feeder schools for Diamond High:

Elementary:	Diamond Elementary
Middle:	Diamond Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 247

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.6%

Hispanic:

7.3%

Two or more races:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Diamond High ranks worse than 78.8% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.8. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Diamond High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.6%), Hispanic (7.3%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 44.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Diamond High is 11.7. (See more...)

Compare Diamond High employs 21 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Diamond High is $13,055.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Diamond High:

SchoolDigger ranks Diamond High 298^th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Diamond High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Diamond R-IV:

SchoolDigger ranks Diamond R-IV 289^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Diamond High

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Rank History for all students at Diamond High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	67.27	124^th	534	76.8%
2007	53.53	240^th	538	55.4%
2008	42.01	355^th	539	34.1%
2009	23.42	435^th	507	14.2%
2010	49.97	254^th	516	50.8%
2011	52.61	238^th	528	54.9%
2012	47.10	294^th	522	43.7%
2013	31.35	428^th	523	18.2%
2014	36.54	375^th	521	28.0%
2015	35.50	371^st	504	26.4%
2016	30.39	313^th	401	21.9%
2017	49.54	214^th	404	47.0%
2018	30.99	339^th	468	27.6%
2019	24.05	370^th	460	19.6%
2021	22.44	274^th	358	23.5%
2022	25.31	265^th	361	26.6%
2024	21.80	298^th	378	21.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Diamond High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	33.73	271^st	382	29.1%
2019	19.26	330^th	368	10.3%
2021	19.19	227^th	255	11.0%
2022	29.95	189^th	250	24.4%
2023	44.93	127^th	268	52.6%
2024	43.32	149^th	274	45.6%

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Rank History for White students at Diamond High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	29.98	322^nd	440	26.8%
2019	20.50	374^th	430	13.0%
2021	16.14	273^rd	309	11.7%
2022	20.44	259^th	310	16.5%
2024	19.54	269^th	321	16.2%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Diamond High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	349	349
1992	355	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	355
1993	339	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	340
1994	232	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	232
1995	228	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	230
1996	228	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	230
1997	248	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	249
1998	224	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	225
1999	239	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	239
2000	240	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	241
2001	217	0	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	221
2002	232	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	236
2003	232	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	236
2004	232	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	235
2005	248	0	7	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	262
2006	243	1	11	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	259
2007	268	1	17	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	288
2008	275	2	15	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	296
2009	273	3	14	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	294
2010	275	4	14	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	298
2011	280	1	14	5	0	0	0	0	300
2012	262	1	15	5	1	2	1	0	287
2013	257	0	15	4	1	2	1	0	280
2014	241	0	13	4	2	1	0	0	261
2015	241	1	8	4	1	4	2	0	261
2016	235	0	10	8	2	4	2	0	261
2017	249	1	6	8	2	0	4	0	270
2018	215	1	6	6	3	2	5	0	238
2019	220	2	7	6	3	0	4	0	242
2020	211	3	1	3	4	2	5	0	229
2021	210	2	1	4	5	0	7	0	229
2022	228	3	2	6	10	0	3	0	252
2023	215	2	1	11	9	2	8	0	248
2024	209	0	1	18	8	2	9	0	247

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Diamond High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	349	23.6	14.7	n/a
1992	355	21.6	16.4	n/a
1993	340	21.2	16.0	n/a
1994	232	16.1	14.4	0
1995	230	17.2	13.4	n/a
1996	230	17.2	13.4	n/a
1997	249	17.9	13.9	14.5
1998	225	19.5	11.5	10.7
1999	239	18.7	12.8	19.2
2000	241	19.2	12.6	19.9
2001	221	18.8	11.8	24
2002	236	15.9	14.8	27.1
2003	236	15.9	14.8	27.1
2004	235	17.4	13.5	28.1
2005	262	17.2	15.2	36.3
2006	259	17.8	14.6	36.7
2007	288	16.7	17.2	38.2
2008	296	21.9	13.5	39.9
2009	294	25.6	11.5	39.5
2010	298	25.9	11.5	40.3
2011	300	25.5	11.7	40.7
2012	287	24.3	11.7	34.5
2013	280	26.4	10.6	38.9
2014	261	25.5	10.1	40.2
2015	261	25.0	10.4	48.3
2016	261	23.0	11.3	44.8
2017	270	25.4	10.6	50.7
2018	238	23.5	10.1	50
2019	242	22.9	10.5	50
2020	229	22.3	10.2	52.8
2021	229	21.7	10.5	42.8
2022	252	21.6	11.6	38.5
2023	248	21.1	11.7	47.2
2024	247	21.0	11.7	44.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Diamond High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	349	23.6	14.7	n/a
1992	355	21.6	16.4	n/a
1993	340	21.2	16.0	n/a
1994	232	16.1	14.4	0
1995	230	17.2	13.4	n/a
1996	230	17.2	13.4	n/a
1997	249	17.9	13.9	14.5
1998	225	19.5	11.5	10.7
1999	239	18.7	12.8	19.2
2000	241	19.2	12.6	19.9
2001	221	18.8	11.8	24
2002	236	15.9	14.8	27.1
2003	236	15.9	14.8	27.1
2004	235	17.4	13.5	28.1
2005	262	17.2	15.2	36.3
2006	259	17.8	14.6	36.7
2007	288	16.7	17.2	38.2
2008	296	21.9	13.5	39.9
2009	294	25.6	11.5	39.5
2010	298	25.9	11.5	40.3
2011	300	25.5	11.7	40.7
2012	287	24.3	11.7	34.5
2013	280	26.4	10.6	38.9
2014	261	25.5	10.1	40.2
2015	261	25.0	10.4	48.3
2016	261	23.0	11.3	44.8
2017	270	25.4	10.6	50.7
2018	238	23.5	10.1	50
2019	242	22.9	10.5	50
2020	229	22.3	10.2	52.8
2021	229	21.7	10.5	42.8
2022	252	21.6	11.6	38.5
2023	248	21.1	11.7	47.2
2024	247	21.0	11.7	44.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Diamond High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$189 (1.8%)	$10,126 (98.2%)	$10,316
2020	$369 (3.3%)	$10,948 (96.7%)	$11,318
2021	$412 (3.8%)	$10,559 (96.2%)	$10,971
2022	$2,699 (20.7%)	$10,356 (79.3%)	$13,055

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Diamond High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 370^th of 460 High schools	Ranks 265^th of 361 High schools	7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Diamond High)	35.9	31.6	4.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Diamond R-IV)	35.9	31.6	4.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Diamond High)	17	18.6	1.6%
End of Course Biology I (Diamond R-IV)	17	18.6	1.6%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	35.1	4.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	242	248	2.5%
African American	2	2
American Indian	3	9	200%
Asian	7	1	85.7%
Hispanic	6	11	83.3%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	220	215	2.3%
Two or More Races	4	8	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50%	47.2%	2.8%

Schools Near Diamond High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)			MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)			MAP Algebra I (2024)	MAP Biology I (2024)	MAP English II (2024)	MAP Algebra II (2024)	MAP Government (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Algebra II End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Diamond High	Public	9-12	401 S Main	Diamond	64840	Newton County	Diamond R-IV	No	No	No	No	(417) 325-5188	247	21	11.7	44.1%	209 (84.6%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (7.3%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.2%)	2 (0.8%)	9 (3.6%)	21.8	298^th of 378 public high schools	21.2%					(n/a)								17.0	23.2				$13,055	$2,699	$10,356
East Newton High	Public	9-12	22876 E Hwy 86	Granby	64844	Newton County	East Newton County R-VI	No	No	No	No	(417) 472-6238	457	32	14.4	58.6%	356 (77.9%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.3%)	40 (8.8%)	13 (2.8%)	4 (0.9%)	20 (4.4%)	42.5	195^th of 378 public high schools	48.4%		40.5	191^st of 352 public high schools	45.7%	4								37.1	21.9	53.5			$10,200	$1,105	$9,095
Neosho High	Public	9-12	511 Neosho Blvd	Neosho	64850	Newton County	Neosho School District	No	No	No	No	(417) 451-8670	1,566	85	18.3	53.2%	1,005 (64.2%)	12 (0.8%)	307 (19.6%)	23 (1.5%)	28 (1.8%)	97 (6.2%)	94 (6.0%)	41.5	199^th of 378 public high schools	47.4%		41.4	182^nd of 352 public high schools	48.3%	17								23.6	32.3	42.8		40.9	$9,743	$868	$8,875
Carthage Technical Center	Public	9-12	1100 E. Airport Drive	Carthage	64836	Jasper County	Carthage R-Ix	No	No	No	No	(417) 359-7026	0	29	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Carthage High School	Public	9-12	2600 South River	Carthage	64836	Jasper County	Carthage R-Ix	No	No	No	No	(417) 359-7020	1,634	86	19.0	60.3%	805 (49.3%)	8 (0.5%)	749 (45.8%)	13 (0.8%)	6 (0.4%)	6 (0.4%)	47 (2.9%)	41.5	203^rd of 378 public high schools	46.3%		39.3	202^nd of 352 public high schools	42.6%	1								37.2	34.6	44.1		27.6	$11,416	$535	$10,881
Sarcoxie High	Public	6-12	101 S 17th St	Sarcoxie	64862	Jasper County	Sarcoxie R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 548-2153	397	31	12.9	66.8%	318 (80.1%)	7 (1.8%)	50 (12.6%)	4 (1.0%)	7 (1.8%)	7 (1.8%)	4 (1.0%)	46.6	171^st of 378 public high schools	54.8%		56.1	100^th of 352 public high schools	71.6%	71	49.9	56.8	41.5	21.7	39.9	36.3	33.2	52.2	23.7				$11,111	$2,963	$8,148
Franklin Technology Center	Public	9-12	2104 Indiana Ave	Joplin	64802	Jasper County	Joplin Schools	No	No	No	No	(417) 625-5260	0	22	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Joplin High	Public	9-12	2104 Indiana Ave	Joplin	64802	Jasper County	Joplin Schools	No	No	No	No	(417) 625-5230	2,247	123	18.3	49.9%	1,609 (71.6%)	106 (4.7%)	238 (10.6%)	33 (1.5%)	44 (2.0%)	33 (1.5%)	184 (8.2%)	47.2	167^th of 378 public high schools	55.8%		43.8	170^th of 352 public high schools	51.7%	3								29.3	35.9	45.3	47.7	40.7	$9,120	$2,051	$7,069
Crowder Avts	Public	9-12	601 Laclede Avenue	Neosho	64850	Newton County	Crowder College	No	No	No	No	(417) 455-5596	0	13	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Gateway School	Public	5-12	1823 W 20th St	Joplin	64804	Jasper County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(417) 629-3410	16	2	8.0	81.3%	14 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.3%)	1 (6.3%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Diamond High

What district is Diamond High in?

Diamond R-IV

What is the racial makeup of Diamond High?

Students at Diamond High are 85% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% American Indian.

Is Diamond High a good school?

Diamond High ranks in the bottom 21.2% of Missouri high schools.

What schools feed into Diamond High?

Diamond High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Diamond Elementary
Middle : Diamond Middle

How many students attend Diamond High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 247 students attended Diamond High.

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