- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040757000641
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 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 33/100 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
- 33
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-129 students YoY
Chaparral High School shrank from 2,038 students in 2022-23 to 1,909 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 90.4 → 89.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-129 students YoY 040757000641 · Scottsdale, AZ High · MID · TRAD
1,773 enr · 19.7:1 · 5.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Desert Mountain High School (1,905 students)
Chaparral High School shrank from 2,038 students in 2022-23 to 1,909 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 90.4 → 89.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Chaparral High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Desert Mountai
Desert Mountain High School
1,905 students
- This school
Chaparral High School
1,773 students
- Arcadia High S
Arcadia High School
1,679 students
- Saguaro High S
Saguaro High School
1,300 students
- Cheyenne Tradi
Cheyenne Traditional School
953 students
- Cocopah Middle
Cocopah Middle School
861 students
What this shows Chaparral High School reports 1,773 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chaparral High School compares
Chaparral High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,306
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
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.
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
District finance for Scottsdale Unified District (4240) reports $11,306 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,679
- 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.
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 (~1,773 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,038 (2022-23) → 1,909 (2023-24), down 129.
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 33/100 (typical 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 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.
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.