Enrollment
1,773
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Scottsdale, AZ
Chaparral High School
Federal NCES profile for Chaparral High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040757000641
👥 S:T ratio 21
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chaparral High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Scottsdale · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 5.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Chaparral High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chaparral High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Scottsdale, AZ.
School address
District: Scottsdale Unified District (4240) · Arizona
NCES ID 040757000641 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
90.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-90% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chaparral High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chaparral High School
Chaparral High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Scottsdale, Arizona, enrolling 1,773 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.0% free-meal eligibility runs 90% below the Arizona average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,773 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 45 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #12.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 41/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 296 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Scottsdale Unified District (4240) spends $9,802 per pupil, 25% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Scottsdale's high schools, it stands alongside Desert Mountain High School (1,905 students): Chaparral High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.7:1 vs 21.9:1).
Scottsdale Unified District (4240) also operates Desert Mountain High School (1,905 students) and Arcadia High School (1,679 students) alongside Chaparral High School.
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 School compares
Chaparral High School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.0% | ▼ 90% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,773 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,773
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 74% in Arizona - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.2%
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
$9,802
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 75.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Asian 6.9%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 75.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.0, Chaparral High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scottsdale Unified District (4240), which includes Chaparral High School.
$9,802
Per student
-25%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.5%
State 19.1%
Federal 12.5%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Mountain High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arcadia High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saguaro High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cheyenne Traditional School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cocopah Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chaparral High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,679
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,300
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools in Scottsdale
1 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 Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,773 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Chaparral High School
How many students attend Chaparral High School?
Chaparral High School has 1,773 students enrolled. It is a high school in Scottsdale, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chaparral High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chaparral High School is 19.7:1, which is 16% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chaparral High School?
5.0% of students at Chaparral High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chaparral High School?
The largest demographic group at Chaparral High School is White at 75.5% of enrollment, in Scottsdale, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chaparral High School?
Chaparral High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 School rank among high schools in Scottsdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Chaparral High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Scottsdale, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Scottsdale on the city page.
Is Chaparral High School a good school?
Chaparral High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona. 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 Scottsdale Unified District (4240)?
Besides Chaparral High School, Scottsdale Unified District (4240) also operates Desert Mountain High School (1,905 students), Arcadia High School (1,679 students), and Saguaro High School (1,300 students). See the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) district page for the complete list.
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