Chaparral High School serves 2,213 students in grades 9-12.
Chaparral High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,213 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 10% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chaparral High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Chaparral High School's student population of 2,213 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 111 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,213 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
111 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chaparral High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Chaparral High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#116 out of 1734 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
16%
34%
Black
2%
5%
White
72%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chaparral High School's ranking?
Chaparral High School is ranked #116 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chaparral High School?
The graduation rate of Chaparral High School is 95%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Chaparral High School?
2,213 students attend Chaparral High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Chaparral High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chaparral High School?
Chaparral High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
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 Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
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