Chaparral High School (Temecula, California)
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 | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
27215 Nicolas Road , , 92591 United States | |
| Coordinates | 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 |
| Faculty | 111.05 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 2,931 (2020–21)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 26.39[1] |
| Language | English |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Navy blue, dark green and platinum |
| Song | Hail to the Victors |
| Athletics conference | Southwestern League |
| Mascot | Puma |
| Newspaper | The Platinum Press |
| Yearbook | The Prowler |
| Communities served | City of Temecula
City of Murrieta French Valley CDP |
| 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]
Demographics
| White | Latino | Asian | African American | Pacific Islander | American Indian | Two or more races | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40% | 34% | 11% | 5% | <1% | 1% | 9% | [9] |
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.[9]
Athletics
The school's construction included an Olympic-sized pool, to be shared with Temecula Valley High.[10] Puma athletic teams compete in the Southwestern League.[11] The football team won a CIF championship in 2009.[12]
Performing arts
CHS fields two competitive show choirs, the mixed-gender "Platinum FX" and the all-female "Dynamics". The school also has an all-male group, "Forte".[13] The program also hosts an annual competition.[14]
Notable alumni
- Rob Brantly, professional baseball player[15]
- Allen Craig, professional baseball player[16]
- Tyler Glenn, lead singer of the band Neon Trees[17]
- Tyler Niknam, Mens rights advocate SquadW
- Sarah Hammer, Olympic track cycler[18]
- Tyler Hansen, professional football player[19]
- Shane Peterson, professional baseball player[20]
References
- "Chaparral High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved June 5, 2022.
- "School". The Californian. October 11, 1997. Retrieved October 30, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- Caldwell, Michelle (May 1, 1997). "Chaparral High School prepares for opening day". The Californian. Retrieved October 30, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- "New high school dedicated". The Californian. October 11, 1997. Retrieved October 30, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- Crall, Shari (February 4, 1997). "Pumas are on the prowl". The Californian. Retrieved October 30, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- "California Gold Ribbon Schools Awardees 2017". California Department of Education. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
- "Medical Assistant School near Temecula". hdmc.edu. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
- "LA Weekly - Autistic Teen Hounded For Pot By Undercover Cop Sues District". www.laweekly.com. 2013-10-31. Retrieved 2016-01-16.
- "Chaparral High School". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 2022-09-17.
- "Trustees". The Californian. December 13, 1997. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
- Raineri, JP (February 21, 2020). "Chaparral High School plays host to Southwestern League individual wrestling finals". Valley News. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
- "All Time Football Champions" (PDF). California Interscholastic Federation. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
- "SCC: Viewing School - Chaparral High School". Show Choir Community. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
- Mendez, Mani (March 8, 2016). "Sound Express achieves high merit at Chaparral Showcase". The Lancer Link. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
- "Baseball Reference Rob Brantly Minor, Fall & Winter Leagues Statistics & History". The Press-Enterprise. May 4, 2021. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
- "HUNNEMAN: Chaparral High alum signs big deal with Cardinals". The Press-Enterprise. March 9, 2013. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
- Avants, Maggie (June 9, 2013). "Hometown Benefit Concert: Neon Trees Attract Fans From Near and Far". Patch. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
- Miller, Jeff (August 16, 2016). "Rio Olympics: Cyclist Sarah Hammer wins second silver medal". Orange County Register. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
- Holden, Will C. (July 28, 2011). "Chaparral grad Hansen in underdog role at Colorado". The Press-Enterprise. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
- "HUNNEMAN: Chaparral's Peterson on the verge of "the show"". The Press-Enterprise. March 18, 2013. Retrieved October 30, 2020.