Chaparral High School (Temecula, California)
Public school in California, United States
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Chaparral High School, colloquially known as Chap, is a public, 4-year comprehensive high school in Temecula, California, United States. The school serves students in grades 9 through 12 and is one of five high schools in the Temecula Valley Unified School District.
| Chaparral High School | |
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| Location | |
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27215 Nicolas Road , , 92591 United States 33°32′18″N 117°08′51″W | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public secondary |
| Established | 1997 |
School district | Temecula Valley Unified School District |
Area trustee | Sandy Hinkson, Trustee Area 3 |
Principal | Tina Miller |
Teaching staff | 119.35 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 3,136 (2024-2025)[1] |
Student to teacher ratio | 26.28[1] |
| Language | English |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colors | Navy, dark green and platinum |
| Song | Hail to the Victors |
Athletics conference | Southwestern League |
| Mascot | Puma |
| Newspaper | The Platinum Press |
| Yearbook | The Prowler |
Communities served | Temecula French Valley |
| Website | chs |
History
The school opened in 1997 with a class of freshmen and sophomores, and added juniors the following year and seniors after that, graduating its first class in 2000.[2] It was the second comprehensive high school built in the Temecula Valley Unified School District, after Temecula Valley,[3] and was constructed at a cost of $36 million.[4] The puma was chosen over the cougar for the school mascot, and platinum was chosen for a school color instead of flat silver.[5] It was also named a California Gold Ribbon School in 2017.[6][7]
The school became the subject of media attention after it cooperated with the local police in orchestrating an undercover drug sting which resulted in the arrest of an autistic teenager.[8]
The school was named the best National Student Section by the Student Section Report in 2024.[9]
Demographics
| White | Latino | Asian | African American | Pacific Islander | American Indian | Two or more races | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40% | 34% | 11% | 5% | <1% | 1% | 9% | [10] |
According to U.S. News & World Report, 66% of Chaparral's student body are minorities, with 30% of the student body coming from economically disadvantaged households, as determined by student eligibility for California's reduced-price meal program.[10]
Athletics
The school's construction included an Olympic-sized pool, to be shared with Temecula Valley High.[11] Puma athletic teams compete in the Southwestern League.[12] The varsity football team won a CIF-SS championship against Vista Murrieta High School in 2009.[13] The girl's varsity water polo team were crowned CIF-SS Division 5 Champions after their win against Troy High School in 2024.[14]
Performing arts
Chaparral High School fields two competitive show choirs, the mixed-gender "Platinum FX" and the all-female "Dynamics". The school also has an all-male group, "Forte".[15] The program also hosts an annual competition.[16]
Feeder schools
- Elementary: Alamos Elementary School, French Valley Elementary School, Susan LaVorgna Elementary School, Ysabel Barnett Elementary School, Temecula Elementary School
- Middle: James L. Day Middle School, Bella Vista Middle School[17]
Notable alumni
- Rob Brantly, professional baseball player[18]
- Allen Craig, professional baseball player[19]
- Justin Dedich, professional football player[20]
- Braylon Doughty, professional baseball player[21]
- Tyler Glenn, lead singer of the band Neon Trees[22]
- Sarah Hammer, Olympic track cycler[23]
- Tyler Hansen, professional football player[24]
- Sean Manganti, basketball player[25]
- Shane Peterson, professional baseball player[26]