Chaparral High School, colloquially known as Chap, is a public, 4-year comprehensive high school in Temecula, California, United States. The school serves students in grades 9 through 12 and is one of five high schools in the Temecula Valley Unified School District.
Serving 3,136 students in grades 9-12, Chaparral High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,136 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chaparral High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Chaparral High School's student population of 3,136 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 119 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,136 students
Total Classroom Teachers
119 teachers
Year Founded
1997
Colors
Green, Blue, Platinum
School Motto
Pride Passion - Respect - Integrity - Determination - Excellence
School Rankings
Chaparral High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chaparral High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1891 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
13%
12%
Hispanic
41%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
31%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Puma
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chaparral High School's ranking?
Chaparral High School is ranked #1891 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Chaparral High School often compared to?
Chaparral High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Great Oak High School, Temecula Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chaparral High School?
The graduation rate of Chaparral High School is 98%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Chaparral High School?
3,136 students attend Chaparral High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Chaparral High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chaparral High School?
Chaparral High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Chaparral High School offer ?
Chaparral High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Chaparral High School part of?
Chaparral High School is part of Temecula Valley Unified School District.
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