Chapin High School is a public high school in El Paso, Texas. Chapin is located at the intersection of Dyer Street and Ellerthorpe Avenue. This land is reserved for the United States Government and is a part of the El Paso Independent School District.
Serving 1,766 students in grades 9-12, Chapin High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,766 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Chapin High School serves the southwest part of El Paso, TX, covering an area of approximately 7.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 1.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chapin High School's student population of 1,766 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,766 students
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
Year Founded
2001
School Rankings
Chapin High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chapin High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5499 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
76%
54%
Black
7%
13%
White
10%
24%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
90.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue, Columbia blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chapin High School's ranking?
Chapin High School is ranked #5499 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Chapin High School often compared to?
Chapin High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burges High School, Franklin High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chapin High School?
The graduation rate of Chapin High School is 84%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Chapin High School?
1,766 students attend Chapin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Chapin High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chapin High School?
Chapin High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chapin High School offer ?
Chapin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Chapin High School part of?
Chapin High School is part of El Paso Independent School District.
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