- Enrollment
- 2,331
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · El Cajon, CA
Chaparral High
Federal NCES profile for Chaparral High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 75/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061623002017
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chaparral High earns 75/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of California schools.
- #1 of 9
- high schools in El Cajon · Resource Index
- 75
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.4:1
- small classes for California
- 67.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Chaparral High has class sizes smaller than 98% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chaparral High ranks #1 of 9 high schools in El Cajon, CA.
School address
District: Grossmont Union High · California
NCES ID 061623002017 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Chaparral High grew from 62 students in 2022-23 to 76 in 2023-24 (+22.6%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 061623002017 · El Cajon, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
45 enr · 6.4:1 · 67.7% lunch · RII 75
Nearest enrollment peer: Granite Hills High (2,331 students)
Chaparral High grew from 62 students in 2022-23 to 76 in 2023-24 (+22.6%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. 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
- Granite Hills
Granite Hills High
2,331 students
- Grossmont High
Grossmont High
2,172 students
- El Capitan Hig
El Capitan High
1,810 students
- Valhalla High
Valhalla High
1,728 students
- El Cajon Valle
El Cajon Valley High
1,701 students
- This school 45
Chaparral High
45 students
What this shows Chaparral High reports 45 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chaparral High compares
Chaparral High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.4:1 | ▼ 70% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.7% | ▲ 22% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 45 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.4:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
45
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.4:1
students per teacher
- 70% below state mean
Top 2% in California - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$18,330
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 117.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.9%
White 31.1%
African American 15.6%
Two or More 4.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Chaparral High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grossmont Union High reports $18,330 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Hills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grossmont High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Capitan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valhalla High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Cajon Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 2,172
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,810
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,728
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,701
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in El Cajon
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Granite Hills High
Standard public school
2,331 students 24:1 students per teacher
Valhalla High
Standard public school
1,728 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
El Cajon Valley High
Standard public school
1,701 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Idea Center
Alternative education program
127 students 7.9:1 students per teacher
Merit Academy
Special-education school
68 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Grossmont Middle College High
Alternative education program
37 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~45 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chaparral High
How many students attend Chaparral High?
Chaparral High has 45 students enrolled. It is a high school in El Cajon, CA. CCD year-over-year: 62 (2022-23) → 76 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chaparral High?
The student-teacher ratio at Chaparral High is 6.4:1, which is 70% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 59% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chaparral High?
67.7% 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 48.9% of enrollment, in El Cajon, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chaparral High?
Chaparral High has a Resource Investment Index of 75/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chaparral High rank among high schools in El Cajon?
By Resource Investment Index, Chaparral High ranks #1 of 9 high schools in El Cajon, 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 El Cajon on the city page.
What other schools are in Grossmont Union High?
Besides Chaparral High, Grossmont Union High also operates Granite Hills High (2,331 students), Grossmont High (2,172 students), and El Capitan High (1,810 students). See the Grossmont Union High district page for the complete list.