- Enrollment
- 2,946
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Temecula, CA
Chaparral High
Federal NCES profile for Chaparral High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060002807222
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chaparral High earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Temecula · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.6:1
- large classes for California
- 24.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Chaparral High has class sizes larger than 88% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chaparral High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Temecula, CA.
School address
District: Temecula Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060002807222 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
Chaparral High held near 3,077 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+47 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 118.9 → 119.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+47 students YoY 060002807222 · Temecula, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
3,136 enr · 26.6:1 · 24.4% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Great Oak High (2,946 students)
Chaparral High held near 3,077 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+47 headcount). Teacher FTE held 118.9 → 119.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Chaparral High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Chaparral High
3,136 students
- Great Oak High
Great Oak High
2,946 students
- Temecula Valle
Temecula Valley High
2,739 students
- Bella Vista Mi 1,249
Bella Vista Middle
1,249 students
- Temecula Middl 1,012
Temecula Middle
1,012 students
- Erle Stanley G 1,008
Erle Stanley Gardner Middle
1,008 students
What this shows Chaparral High reports 3,136 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chaparral High compares
Chaparral High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.4% | ▼ 56% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,136 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.6:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,136
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 88% in California - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
26.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,165
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 448 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 97 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.1%
White 31.1%
Asian 12.8%
Two or More 9.3%
African American 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, Chaparral High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
District finance for Temecula Valley Unified reports $14,165 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chaparral High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Oak High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Temecula Valley High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bella Vista Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Temecula Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Erle Stanley Gardner Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chaparral High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,739
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,249
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,008
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Temecula
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~3,136 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chaparral High
How many students attend Chaparral High?
Chaparral High has 3,136 students enrolled. It is a high school in Temecula, CA. CCD year-over-year: 3,030 (2022-23) → 3,077 (2023-24), nearly flat (+47).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chaparral High?
The student-teacher ratio at Chaparral High is 26.6:1, which is 24% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chaparral High?
24.4% of students at Chaparral High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chaparral High?
The largest demographic group at Chaparral High is Hispanic or Latino at 41.1% of enrollment, in Temecula, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chaparral High?
Chaparral High has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chaparral High rank among high schools in Temecula?
By Resource Investment Index, Chaparral High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Temecula, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Temecula on the city page.
What other schools are in Temecula Valley Unified?
Besides Chaparral High, Temecula Valley Unified also operates Great Oak High (2,946 students), Temecula Valley High (2,739 students), and Bella Vista Middle (1,249 students). See the Temecula Valley Unified district page for the complete list.