Chaparral High School is the main continuation high school located in El Cajon, California for the Grossmont Union High School District. Currently GUHSD serves 24,456 students at 12 high schools.
Serving 76 students in grades 9-12, Chaparral High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 76 students
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- 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
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Chaparral High School's student population of 76 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
76 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
7 teachers
Year Founded
1972
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chaparral High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chaparral High School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4961 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
51%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
32%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chaparral High School's ranking?
Chaparral High School is ranked #4961 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Chaparral High School often compared to?
Chaparral High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Idea Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while <50% 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 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Chaparral High School?
76 students attend Chaparral High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Chaparral High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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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