Enrollment
3,136
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060002807222
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 35/100 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
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
118.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chaparral High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chaparral High
Chaparral High is a large high school in Temecula, California, enrolling 3,136 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.6:1 is larger than about 88% of California schools and 24% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,136 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 152 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #147, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (41%) and White (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 24 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 448 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Temecula Valley Unified spends $12,879 per pupil, 22% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Temecula's high schools, it stands alongside Great Oak High (2,946 students): Chaparral High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.6:1 vs 24.6:1).
Temecula Valley Unified also operates Great Oak High (2,946 students) and Temecula Valley High (2,739 students) alongside Chaparral High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Chaparral High compares
Chaparral High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,879
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Temecula Valley Unified, which includes Chaparral High.
$12,879
Per student
-22%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.8%
State 60.9%
Federal 7.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,946
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~3,136 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.6:1)
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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.
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 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Chaparral High a good school?
Chaparral High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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