Chaparral High School

Q: What is Chaparral High School's ranking?

Chaparral High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 20%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%).

Q: What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

Q: What is the graduation rate of Chaparral High School?

The graduation rate of Chaparral High School is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.

Q: How many students attend Chaparral High School?

48 students attend Chaparral High School.

Q: What is the racial composition of the student body?

40% of Chaparral High School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.

Q: What is the student:teacher ratio of Chaparral High School?

Chaparral High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

Q: What grades does Chaparral High School offer ?

Chaparral High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

Q: What school district is Chaparral High School part of?

Chaparral High School is part of Grossmont Union High School District.

1600 N. Cuyamaca St.
El Cajon, CA 92020

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Chaparral High School serves 48 students in grades 9-12.

Chaparral High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 48 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 60%
Graduation Rate
: <50% (Btm 50% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (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:

School Overview

Chaparral High School's student population of 48 students has declined by 26% over five school years.

The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

48 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Chaparral High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Chaparral High School is 0.67, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#840 out of 3649 schools
(Top 30%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

<50%

34%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

<50%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

7:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

12%

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Hispanic

40%

56%

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Black

12%

White

40%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.67

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Chaparral High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

<50%

85%

This chart display graduation rate of Chaparral High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

63%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Chaparral High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

10%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Grossmont Union High School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chaparral High School's ranking?

Chaparral High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 20%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Chaparral High School?

The graduation rate of Chaparral High School is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Chaparral High School?

48 students attend Chaparral High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

40% of Chaparral High School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Chaparral High School?

Chaparral High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

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 Grossmont Union High School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 48 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 60%
Graduation Rate
: <50% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education