The school was designed in an
expressionistmodern style by
Morphosis and
Thomas Blurock Architects, led by architect
Thom Mayne of Morphosis.[2] It is situated on a steep hillside on land previously considered unusable.[3][4][5] The school's unique architectural design was recognized in the book Morphosis/Diamond Ranch High School.
June 1991 – PUSD voters approved a $62.5 million general obligation bond to improve school facilities district-wide, including approximately $10 million designated for Diamond Ranch. In addition to the money provided by the district, the
City of Industry provided $5.4 million for the extensive grading needed to create building pads for the school, and sold 80 acres (320,000 m2) of undeveloped land to PUSD for a dollar.
November 1993 – The school district hires Morphosis to design the school.
September 5, 1997 – DRHS was officially opened for students, while construction continues.
September 8, 1997 – The inaugural of the first principal, Albert Webb
1999–2000 – DRHS is established and students move from the portables to the permanent facility.
June 8, 2001 – The first graduating class of DRHS.
2003 – DRHS wins California's Distinguished School Award.
2007 – DRHS wins California's Distinguished School Award for the second time.
2013 – DRHS Wins one of America's Best High Schools Award.
2014 – DRHS wins The Daily Beast Top High Schools Award, Washington Post Top High Schools Award, U.S. Best High Schools Award (Silver)
View of
Pomona Valley from Diamond Ranch High School