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Chaparral High School (Temecula, California)

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Chaparral High School
Address
Map
27215 Nicolas Road

Temecula
,
California
92591

United States
Coordinates33°32′18″N 117°08′51″W / 33.53833°N 117.14750°W / 33.53833; -117.14750
Information
TypePublic secondary
Established1997
School districtTemecula Valley Unified School District
PrincipalTina Miller
Faculty113.31 (FTE)[1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment2,975 (2018-19)[1]
Student to teacher ratio26.26[1]
CampusSuburban
Color(s)Navy blue, dark green and platinum
SongHail to the Victors
Athletics conferenceSouthwestern League
MascotPuma
NewspaperThe Platinum Press
YearbookThe Prowler
Websitechs.tvusd.k12.ca.us

Chaparral High School is a public 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.

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]

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.[7]

Demographics

White Latino Asian African American Pacific Islander American Indian Two or more races Ref
40% 34% 11% 5% <1% 1% 9% [8]

According to US News and 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.[8]

Athletics

The school's construction included an Olympic-sized pool, to be shared with Temecula Valley High.[9] Puma athletic teams compete in the Southwestern League.[10] The football team won a CIF championship in 2009.[11]

Performing arts

CHS fields two competitive show choirs, the mixed-gender "Platinum FX" and the all-female "Dynamics". The school also previously had an all-male group, "Forte".[12] The program also hosts an annual competition.[13]

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ a b c "Chaparral High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  2. ^ "School". The Californian. October 11, 1997. Retrieved October 30, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ Caldwell, Michelle (May 1, 1997). "Chaparral High School prepares for opening day". The Californian. Retrieved October 30, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "New high school dedicated". The Californian. October 11, 1997. Retrieved October 30, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ Crall, Shari (February 4, 1997). "Pumas are on the prowl". The Californian. Retrieved October 30, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ "California Gold Ribbon Schools Awardees 2017". California Department of Education. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  7. ^ "LA Weekly - Autistic Teen Hounded For Pot By Undercover Cop Sues District". www.laweekly.com. 2013-10-31. Retrieved 2016-01-16.
  8. ^ a b https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/california/districts/temecula-valley-unified/chaparral-high-1552/student-body
  9. ^ "Trustees". The Californian. December 13, 1997. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  10. ^ Raineri, JP (February 21, 2020). "Chaparral High School plays host to Southwestern League individual wrestling finals". Valley News. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  11. ^ "All Time Football Champions" (PDF). California Interscholastic Federation. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  12. ^ "SCC: Viewing School - Chaparral High School". Show Choir Community. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  13. ^ Mendez, Mani (March 8, 2016). "Sound Express achieves high merit at Chaparral Showcase". The Lancer Link. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  14. ^ "HUNNEMAN: Chaparral High alum signs big deal with Cardinals". The Press-Enterprise. March 9, 2013. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  15. ^ Avants, Maggie (June 9, 2013). "Hometown Benefit Concert: Neon Trees Attract Fans From Near and Far". Patch. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  16. ^ Miller, Jeff (August 16, 2016). "Rio Olympics: Cyclist Sarah Hammer wins second silver medal". Orange County Register. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  17. ^ Holden, Will C. (July 28, 2011). "Chaparral grad Hansen in underdog role at Colorado". The Press-Enterprise. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  18. ^ "HUNNEMAN: Chaparral's Peterson on the verge of "the show"". The Press-Enterprise. March 18, 2013. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
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