Chaparral High School (Temecula, California)

Coordinates: 33°32′18″N 117°08′51″W / 33.53833°N 117.14750°W / 33.53833; -117.14750
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Chaparral High School
Location
Map
27215 Nicolas Road
Temecula
,
92591
Coordinates33°32′18″N 117°08′51″W / 33.53833°N 117.14750°W / 33.53833; -117.14750
Information
TypePublic secondary
Established1997
PrincipalNicole Dayus
Grades9–12
Enrollment3,237 (2014-15)[1]
CampusSuburban
Color(s)Navy blue, dark green and platinum
MascotPuma
NewspaperThe Platinum Press
YearbookThe Prowler
Websitechs.tvusd.k12.ca.us

Chaparral High School in Temecula, California, United States, is a public high school for grades 9–12. 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. Overall its impressive academics and athletics have led it to be one of the strongest schools in both Temecula and Murrieta districts. It is Temecula's second high school after Temecula Valley and followed by Great Oak High School. It became a California Distinguished School in 2001. It was also a 2017 Gold Ribbon School, honored by the state of California for excellence.

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.[2]

Chaparral High School was the second comprehensive high school built in the Temecula Valley Unified School District.

Demographics

White Latino Asian African American Pacific Islander American Indian Two or more races Ref
40% 36% 11% 6% <1% 1% 6% [3]


According to US News and World Report, 60% of Chaparral's student body is "of color," with 22% of the student body coming from an economically disadvantaged household, determined by student eligibility for California's reduced-price meal program. [3]

The Platinum Press

The Platinum Press is Chaparral High School's student run monthly newspaper. The paper has received a first place ranking by the National Scholastic Press Association for the past 5 consecutive years. The Platinum Press is managed by an Advisor Ryan Leonhardi, and controlled by the student leadership team.

Circulation: 2,000 (12-16 pages, partial color)

Sections: News/Features, Editorials, A&E/Lifestyles, Sports

Website Domain: chsplatinumpress.com

Publisher: Golding Publications

Notable alumni

Athletics

Arts and Entertainment

References

  1. ^ "Chaparral High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
  2. ^ "LA Weekly - Autistic Teen Hounded For Pot By Undercover Cop Sues District". www.laweekly.com. 2013-10-31. Retrieved 2016-01-16.
  3. ^ a b https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/california/districts/temecula-valley-unified/chaparral-high-1552/student-body

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