- Enrollment
- 2,163
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Phelan, CA
Chaparral High
Federal NCES profile for Chaparral High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063697007874
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chaparral High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of California schools.
- #4 of 10
- public schools in Phelan · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- small classes for California
- 52.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Chaparral High has class sizes smaller than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chaparral High ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Phelan, CA.
School address
District: Snowline Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 063697007874 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Chaparral High shrank from 193 students in 2022-23 to 152 in 2023-24 (-21.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.2 → 11.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 063697007874 · Phelan, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
130 enr · 10.8:1 · 52.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Serrano High (2,163 students)
Chaparral High shrank from 193 students in 2022-23 to 152 in 2023-24 (-21.2%). Teacher FTE lost 12.2 → 11.2 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
- Serrano High
Serrano High
2,163 students
- Baldy Mesa Ele
Baldy Mesa Elementary
985 students
- Quail Valley M
Quail Valley Middle
870 students
- Pinon Mesa Mid 835
Pinon Mesa Middle
835 students
- Vista Verde El 774
Vista Verde Elementary
774 students
- This school 130
Chaparral High
130 students
What this shows Chaparral High reports 130 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chaparral High compares
Chaparral High is a shrinking 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 50% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.8% | ▼ 5% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 130 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
130
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 50% below state mean
Top 5% in California - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,356
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.1%
White 21.9%
African American 5.5%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.3, Chaparral High is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Snowline Joint Unified reports $14,356 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serrano High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baldy Mesa Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Quail Valley Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinon Mesa Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vista Verde Elementary | Larger | Higher 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
- 985
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar high schools in Phelan
1 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 (~130 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chaparral High
How many students attend Chaparral High?
Chaparral High has 130 students enrolled. It is a high school in Phelan, CA. CCD year-over-year: 193 (2022-23) → 152 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chaparral High?
The student-teacher ratio at Chaparral High is 10.8:1, which is 50% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 31% 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?
52.8% 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 71.1% of enrollment, in Phelan, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chaparral High?
Chaparral High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 public schools in Phelan?
By Resource Investment Index, Chaparral High ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Phelan, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Phelan on the city page.
What other schools are in Snowline Joint Unified?
Besides Chaparral High, Snowline Joint Unified also operates Serrano High (2,163 students), Baldy Mesa Elementary (985 students), and Quail Valley Middle (870 students). See the Snowline Joint Unified district page for the complete list.