Chaparral High School vs. Idea Center
Should I attend Chaparral High School or Idea Center? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Chaparral High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
Idea Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 36 students in grades 9-12, Chaparral High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 146 students in grades 9-12, Idea Center 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
36 students
146 students
% Male | % Female
81% | 19%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#840 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#2774 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
≤10%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40-49%
Graduation Rate
60-79%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
2
15
Grade 10 Students
6
33
Grade 11 Students
11
38
Grade 12 Students
17
60
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
n/a
% Hispanic
42%
35%
% Black
22%
8%
% White
28%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
24%