Chaparral High School

Chaparral High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
27215 Nicolas Rd,  Temecula, CA
Temecula Valley Unified School District
3.7
3.2
2,973 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Gil Compton
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Average SAT Score
1170
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
36%
Reading Proficiency
65%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
98%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B-
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
65%
Math Proficiency
36%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Teachers
119
Full Time Teachers
119
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1170
Math
580
Verbal
590
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
24
AP Pass Rate
61.3%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
17.2%
State Average
17.9%
Science
11.2%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
1,466:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
Hispanic
38.6%
White
33.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
12.7%
Two or more races
10%
Black
4.7%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
San Diego State University 695 Students
University of California - San Diego 628 Students
California State University - San Marcos 557 Students
University of California - Irvine 533 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 503 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 375 Students
University of California - Berkeley 356 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 324 Students
San Francisco State University 316 Students
University of California - Riverside 315 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 256 Students
Psychology 222 Students
Biology 197 Students
Nursing 163 Students
Computer Science 137 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 88 Students
Criminology 80 Students
Mechanical Engineering 77 Students
Political Science and Government 76 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 70 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 480 Reviews
5.0 Parent
6/13/2025
Chap has all sports programs for boys and girls. They have an array of clubs and a brand new gym as well as several other new additions to the school.
4.0 Senior
11/6/2024
My overall experience was good due to how I had an enjoyable experience due to the community and people there. I had fun at the school events and everyone there was also accepting.
4.0 Junior
8/4/2024
Some great teachers and staff. Fairly average high school experience. Good clubs and sports with lots of different options.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 16 Reviews
1.0 parent
12/11/2024
This is the worst school in the district. Mainly because the admin has no clue what they are doing. I have emailed the AD several times and have never received a call back. The school does not care about the students. The principal is so far removed from everything she has no idea what is going on....
2.0 parent
4/15/2024
It is hard to review a school, because a school is made of so many elements, primarily teachers. So my review for teachers is overall good. My daughter is about to finish her senior year, so I have know the school for a while. She had many AMAZING teachers, others just ok. But never bad teachers.Thi...
5.0 student
3/1/2024
Such an awesome school with awesome staff and they keep up to date with renovation.
4.0 other
12/8/2023
I was in lots of AP classes and tons of clubs and held multiple club leadership positions, so I personally felt that the school was overall very nice and supportive. The teachers are very helpful and most of them are more than willing to help if you ask for it. Meaningful bonds were easier to form b...

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Chaparral High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Temecula, CA and is served by the Temecula Valley Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,973 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 26:1. Academic records show that 36% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 65% are proficient in reading. Chaparral High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.55, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1170 and an ACT score of 25. Discover additional schools in the area, like MethodSchools, Elite Academic Academy - Virtual Prep Lucerne, Linfield Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Temecula has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Chaparral High School.

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