Chaparral High School (Temecula, California)

Chaparral High School is a public 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

Temecula
,
California
92591

United States
Coordinates33°32′18″N 117°08′51″W
Information
TypePublic secondary
Established1997
School districtTemecula Valley Unified School District
PrincipalTina Miller
Faculty113.31 (FTE)[1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment2,975 (2018-19)[1]
Student to teacher ratio26.26[1]
CampusSuburban
Color(s)Navy blue, dark green and platinum
SongHail to the Victors
Athletics conferenceSouthwestern League
MascotPuma
NewspaperThe Platinum Press
YearbookThe Prowler
Websitechs.tvusd.k12.ca.us

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]

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.[7]

Demographics
WhiteLatinoAsianAfrican AmericanPacific IslanderAmerican IndianTwo or more racesRef
40%34%11%5%<1%1%9%[8]

According to US News and 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.[8]

Athletics

The school's construction included an Olympic-sized pool, to be shared with Temecula Valley High.[9] Puma athletic teams compete in the Southwestern League.[10] The football team won a CIF championship in 2009.[11]

Performing arts

CHS fields two competitive show choirs, the mixed-gender "Platinum FX" and the all-female "Dynamics". The school also previously had an all-male group, "Forte".[12] The program also hosts an annual competition.[13]

Notable alumni

References
  1. "Chaparral High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  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. "LA Weekly - Autistic Teen Hounded For Pot By Undercover Cop Sues District". www.laweekly.com. 2013-10-31. Retrieved 2016-01-16.
  8. https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/california/districts/temecula-valley-unified/chaparral-high-1552/student-body
  9. "Trustees". The Californian. December 13, 1997. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  10. Raineri, JP (February 21, 2020). "Chaparral High School plays host to Southwestern League individual wrestling finals". Valley News. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  11. "All Time Football Champions" (PDF). California Interscholastic Federation. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  12. "SCC: Viewing School - Chaparral High School". Show Choir Community. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  13. Mendez, Mani (March 8, 2016). "Sound Express achieves high merit at Chaparral Showcase". The Lancer Link. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  14. "HUNNEMAN: Chaparral High alum signs big deal with Cardinals". The Press-Enterprise. March 9, 2013. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  15. Avants, Maggie (June 9, 2013). "Hometown Benefit Concert: Neon Trees Attract Fans From Near and Far". Patch. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  16. Miller, Jeff (August 16, 2016). "Rio Olympics: Cyclist Sarah Hammer wins second silver medal". Orange County Register. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  17. Holden, Will C. (July 28, 2011). "Chaparral grad Hansen in underdog role at Colorado". The Press-Enterprise. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  18. "HUNNEMAN: Chaparral's Peterson on the verge of "the show"". The Press-Enterprise. March 18, 2013. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
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