Chaparral High School (Temecula, California)

Chaparral High School
Address
Map
27215 Nicolas Road

Temecula
,
Riverside County
,
California
92591

United States
Coordinates33°32′18″N 117°08′51″W / 33.53833°N 117.14750°W / 33.53833; -117.14750
Information
TypePublic secondary
Established1997
School districtTemecula Valley Unified School District
Area trusteeSandy Hinkson, Trustee Area 3
PrincipalTina Miller
Teaching staff119.01 (FTE)[1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment3,077 (2023–2024)[1]
Student to teacher ratio25.85[1]
LanguageEnglish
CampusSuburban
Color(s)    Navy blue, dark green and platinum
SongHail to the Victors
Athletics conferenceSouthwestern League
MascotPuma
NewspaperThe Platinum Press
YearbookThe Prowler
Communities servedCity of Temecula

City of Murrieta

French Valley CDP
Websitechs.tvusd.k12.ca.us

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.

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]

The school was named the best National Student Section by the Student Section Report in 2024.[9]

Demographics

White Latino Asian African American Pacific Islander American Indian Two or more races Ref
40% 34% 11% 5% <1% 1% 9% [10]

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.[10]

Athletics

The school's construction included an Olympic-sized pool, to be shared with Temecula Valley High.[11] Puma athletic teams compete in the Southwestern League.[12] The varsity football team won a CIF-SS championship against Vista Murrieta High School in 2009.[13] The girl's varsity water polo team were crowned CIF-SS Division 5 Champions after their win against Troy High School in 2024.[14]

Performing arts

Chaparral High School fields two competitive show choirs, the mixed-gender "Platinum FX" and the all-female "Dynamics". The school also has an all-male group, "Forte".[15] The program also hosts an annual competition.[16]

Feeder Schools

  • Elementary: Alamos Elementary School, French Valley Elementary School, Susan LaVorgna Elementary School, Ysabel Barnett Elementary School, Temecula Elementary School
  • Middle: James L. Day Middle School, Bella Vista Middle School[17]

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ a b c "Chaparral High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
  2. ^ "School". The Californian. October 11, 1997. Retrieved October 30, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ Caldwell, Michelle (May 1, 1997). "Chaparral High School prepares for opening day". The Californian. Retrieved October 30, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "New high school dedicated". The Californian. October 11, 1997. Retrieved October 30, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ Crall, Shari (February 4, 1997). "Pumas are on the prowl". The Californian. Retrieved October 30, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ "California Gold Ribbon Schools Awardees 2017". California Department of Education. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  7. ^ "Medical Assistant School near Temecula". hdmc.edu. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  8. ^ "LA Weekly - Autistic Teen Hounded For Pot By Undercover Cop Sues District". www.laweekly.com. 2013-10-31. Retrieved 2016-01-16.
  9. ^ Raineri, J. P. (2024-01-25). "The rise of Chaparral High School's Puma Pit; Named best National Student Section". Valley News. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
  10. ^ a b "Chaparral High School". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 2022-09-17.
  11. ^ "Trustees". The Californian. December 13, 1997. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  12. ^ Raineri, JP (February 21, 2020). "Chaparral High School plays host to Southwestern League individual wrestling finals". Valley News. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  13. ^ "All Time Football Champions" (PDF). California Interscholastic Federation. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  14. ^ Raineri, J. P. (2024-02-17). "Chaparral Girls water polo crowned CIF Southern Section Division 5 champions". Valley News. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
  15. ^ "SCC: Viewing School - Chaparral High School". Show Choir Community. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  16. ^ Mendez, Mani (March 8, 2016). "Sound Express achieves high merit at Chaparral Showcase". The Lancer Link. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  17. ^ "About the District / Directory of Schools". www.tvusd.k12.ca.us. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
  18. ^ "Baseball Reference Rob Brantly Minor, Fall & Winter Leagues Statistics & History". The Press-Enterprise. May 4, 2021. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  19. ^ "HUNNEMAN: Chaparral High alum signs big deal with Cardinals". The Press-Enterprise. March 9, 2013. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  20. ^ Miller, Bryce (2023-12-24). "USC's 'Grandpa,' center Justin Dedich, ready for one more ride at Holiday Bowl". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 2024-09-18.
  21. ^ Flick, Daniel (14 July 2024). "Atlanta Braves MLB Draft Rumors: 'Frequent Connection' with High School RHP". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  22. ^ Avants, Maggie (June 9, 2013). "Hometown Benefit Concert: Neon Trees Attract Fans From Near and Far". Patch. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  23. ^ Miller, Jeff (August 16, 2016). "Rio Olympics: Cyclist Sarah Hammer wins second silver medal". Orange County Register. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  24. ^ Holden, Will C. (July 28, 2011). "Chaparral grad Hansen in underdog role at Colorado". The Press-Enterprise. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  25. ^ "Sean Manganti - 2013-14 - Men's Basketball". University of Maine at Presque Isle.
  26. ^ "HUNNEMAN: Chaparral's Peterson on the verge of "the show"". The Press-Enterprise. March 18, 2013. Retrieved October 30, 2020.