Diamond Community School, Inc. is an independent, private, nonprofit school serving students in Kindergarten to 12th grades.
Dr. Doreatha J. Fields founded Diamond Community School in July 1995 with the doors opening on Sept. 5, 1995 for the start of the first school year.
The school provides high quality educational programs with a focus on learning and achievement through: motivational training, self-esteem programs, peer problem solving strategies, personal character development, respect for self and human diversity, family commitment and interpersonal relationships.
The goal of Diamond Community School, Inc. is to provide innovative educational program that will cater to each student's individual learning style. The school continues to attract the attention of the media as more and more success stories abound in the changed lives of children.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Specific Learning Disabilities
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
79%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
School Uniforms. Khaki bottoms & Crest Uniform shirt
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Linda Williams
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
SWAT (udents Workinf Against Tobacco)
School Notes
- Diamond Community School provides individualized instruction for children in a warm, child-centered environment. Each student is given personalized assistance in daily academic instruction that enables them to achieve through their individual learning style. The culturally-diverse student population provides opportunities for mainstreaming and inclusion of all children regardless of their learning style. The climate of acceptance and praise along with supportive, degreed teachers is the school's forte. The school offers a vast array of programs including music, sports and remedial/exceptional education for those students who require specialized instruction.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Diamond Community School offer?
Diamond Community School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering and Dance.
When is the application deadline for Diamond Community School?
The application deadline for Diamond Community School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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