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Top 40% in state

Chaparral High

High School · Temecula Valley Unified · Temecula, CA

A Temecula Valley Unified high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

27215 Nicolas Rd., Temecula, CA 92591

  • Math 40% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 75% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.06 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency74.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+12.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+18.9 pts
Overall Proficiency58% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+5.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
College Readiness8.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation28.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.9:1
District spending per student$14,180
Chronic Absenteeism26.6%

Students at Chaparral High score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency40%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency75%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 12 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 58% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
71%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
68%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
81%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
74%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
74%
2024
Math
40%
ELA
75%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

39.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

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

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 35Car-Dependent
  • Transit 27Some Transit
  • Bike 68Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,836/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Temecula), 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

$107,312

Median home value

$649,900

Median rent

$2,196/mo

College educated

37%

Homeownership

59.6%

Poverty rate

8.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92591; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
28.5% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics25sports offered
13 boys'·12 girls'·49 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
MethodschoolsCharter · enrollment unverified5.6K–121.4 mi361Compare →
The University of America High SchoolPrivate · tuition8.5private9–121.7 mi100Compare →
The University of America High SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated9–121.8 mi100Compare →
Empire Springs CharterCharter · enrollment unverified6.0K–121.9 mi1,582Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Temecula Valley Unified

Schools in district
30
Rank in district
#11 of 29
District spending per student
$14,180NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Chaparral High is listed in Temecula Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Chaparral High

Chaparral High is a public high school in Temecula, CA, part of Temecula Valley Unified, serving approximately 3,077 students in grades 9th-12th with a 25.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,807 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chaparral High

What grades does Chaparral High serve?

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

How many students attend Chaparral High?

Chaparral High has an enrollment of approximately 3,077 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chaparral High?

The student-teacher ratio at Chaparral High is 25.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chaparral High rank in CA?

Chaparral High ranks #3,807 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Chaparral High's MySchoolScout rating?

Chaparral High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chaparral High has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Chaparral High a charter school?

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

Is Chaparral High a Title I school?

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

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chaparral High?

39.6% of students at Chaparral High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
3,077
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
119
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Riverside County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.6%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 92591)
41,673
Area average commute
36.7 min
Area median age
36.8
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 92591; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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