Enrollment
45
High
DISTRICT 1,093 · STATE 838
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GROSSMONT UNION HIGH·NCES 061623002017
Chaparral High
1600 North Cuyamaca St., El Cajon, CA 92020 · (619) 956-4600 · San Diego County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL45 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Schools serving specialized populations are not graded, because state test results are not a fair comparison for them. How grades work
Student : Teacher
7.2:1
6 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.3:1 · STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
78%
35 students
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 10 | 15 | 33% |
| Grade 11 | 16 | 36% |
| Grade 12 | 14 | 31% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
8.3%
own-school result
Math
0.0%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 0.0% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 83.3% |
| Math | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 100.0% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| 2023-24 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| 2022-23 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021-22 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2018-19 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| 2017-18 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2016-17 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2015-16 | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 2014-15 | 7.0% | 2.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where Chaparral High ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In California | In San Diego County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 45 | #1,793 of 2,093 | #126 of 135 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
45
-3 (-6%) vs 2020
-91% since 1990-91, when it was 483
Student : Teacher
7.2:1
was 6.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 45 | 6.2 | 7.2:1 | 78% (35) |
| 2023-24 | 76 | N/A | N/A | 84% (64) |
| 2022-23 | 62 | 7 | 8.8:1 | 84% (52) |
| 2020-21 | 48 | 7 | 6.9:1 | 73% (35) |
| 2017-18 | 73 | 6.1 | 12.0:1 | 78% (57) |
| 2015-16 | 77 | 9 | 8.6:1 | 83% (64) |
| 2010-11 | 253 | N/A | N/A | 35% (88) |
| 2000-01 | 296 | 20 | 14.8:1 | 37% (110) |
| 1990-91 | 483 | 21 | 23.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Chaparral High.
Since 2017-18: students down 38% (73 to 45); teachers up 2% (6.1 to 6.2).
About Chaparral High
Chaparral High operates as a very small high school in El Cajon, California. It teaches 45 students in grades 9 through 12. That is 95% below the average of about 838 students for high schools in California.
Grossmont Union High has 15 schools and 16,401 students, and Chaparral High is one of those schools.
The biggest share of students at Chaparral High, 49%, is Hispanic. The rest of enrollment is 31% White, 16% Black, and 4% multiracial. Census estimates put the Hispanic share of San Diego County's population at about 35%.
The school has 6.2 full-time-equivalent teachers and a ratio of 7.2 students per teacher. The average for high schools in California is 18.2:1, so this school has fewer students per teacher. The school reported 78% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024-25. Across public schools in San Diego County, the average is 54%.
San Diego County is the school's county. There, median household income comes to about $106,268, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 43%, and about 7% of people live in poverty. San Diego County's 766 public schools enroll about 467,437 students and include Chaparral High.
Measured in a straight line, MERIT Academy is less than a tenth of a mile from Chaparral High. Around the school, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
The school's locale code, Suburb: Large, means it is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment decreased from 48 to 45, a 6% decline.
Parents, students, and staff can share information on special education services, counseling, and support programs here. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
San Diego County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
3,288,774
Census ACS
Median income
$106,268
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
766
467,437 students
Quick facts
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Other Chaparral High schools
7 other US public schools in 6 states are named Chaparral High. Chaparral High is the 8th largest of the 8.
- Chaparral HighTemecula, CA · 3,136 students
- Chaparral HighPhelan, CA · 130 students
- Chaparral High SchoolLas Vegas, NV · 2,295 students
- Chaparral High SchoolKILLEEN, TX · 2,031 students
- Chaparral High SchoolPARKER, CO · 2,007 students
Nearby schools
- MERIT Academy0.0 mi · 68
- IDEA Center0.0 mi · 127
- Flying Hills School of Arts0.4 mi · 742
- Altus Schools East County1.3 mi · 287
- Johnson Elementary1.3 mi · 766
- PRIDE Academy at Prospect Avenue1.4 mi · 548
Frequently asked questions
About Chaparral HighWhat is the total enrollment at Chaparral High?
Chaparral High enrolls approximately 45 students in grades 09-12.
Is Chaparral High an elementary, middle, or high school?
Chaparral High is a high school covering grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chaparral High?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Chaparral High is approximately 7.2:1 (6 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Chaparral High?
Student demographics at Chaparral High are roughly 31% White, 49% Hispanic, 16% Black, 4% Two or more.
Is Chaparral High public or private?
Chaparral High is a public K-12 school, overseen by Grossmont Union High.
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