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#476 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 24% in state

Chaparral High School

High School · Scottsdale Unified District (4240) · Scottsdale, AZ

A Scottsdale Unified District (4240) high school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6935 E GOLD DUST AVE, Scottsdale, AZ 85253

  • Math 74% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 75% proficient (2022)
  • 98.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.95 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency74% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency75% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency75% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+26.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile95th
College Readiness8.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate98%
AP Participation29.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.4:1
District spending per student$11,306
Chronic Absenteeism49.1%

Students at Chaparral High School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency74%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency75%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 75% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
88%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
70%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
21%
ELA
44%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
78%
ELA
74%
2018
Math
74%
ELA
73%
2019
Math
74%
ELA
73%
2020*
Math
40%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
40%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
74%
ELA
75%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Chaparral High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 75Very Walkable
  • Transit 35Some Transit
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,031/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Scottsdale), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$182,150

Median home value

$2,000,001

Median rent

$1,935/mo

College educated

70.7%

Homeownership

84.4%

Poverty rate

5.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85253; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
29.2% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics2sports offered
0 boys'·2 girls'·37 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Brightmont AcademyPrivate · tuition6.65–120.4 mi51Compare →
Fusion ScottsdalePrivate · tuition6.55–121.4 mi95Compare →
Thunderbird Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition7.89–122.3 mi126Compare →
The Jones-gordon SchoolPrivate · tuition7.41–122.7 mi146Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Scottsdale Unified District (4240)

Schools in district
30
Rank in district
#23 of 30
District spending per student
$11,306NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Chaparral High School is listed in Scottsdale Unified District (4240); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Chaparral High School

Chaparral High School is a public high school in Scottsdale, AZ, part of Scottsdale Unified District (4240), serving approximately 1,909 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #476 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chaparral High School

What grades does Chaparral High School serve?

Chaparral High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Chaparral High School?

Chaparral High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,909 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chaparral High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Chaparral High School is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chaparral High School rank in AZ?

Chaparral High School ranks #476 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Chaparral High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Chaparral High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Chaparral High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chaparral High School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Chaparral High School a charter school?

No, Chaparral High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Chaparral High School a Title I school?

No, Chaparral High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,909
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
89
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
49.1%
4-Year Graduation
98.0%
Area population (ZIP 85253)
17,202
Area average commute
20.7 min
Area median age
54
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85253; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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