- Enrollment
- 2,803
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Parker, CO
Chaparral High School
Federal NCES profile for Chaparral High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080345001578
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chaparral High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Parker · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 2,007
- students enrolled
Chaparral High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chaparral High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Parker, CO.
School address
District: Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080345001578 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Chaparral High School held near 2,045 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 103.6 → 102.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+36 students YoY 080345001578 · Parker, CO High · LARGE · TRAD
2,007 enr · 19.5:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: American Academy (2,803 students)
Chaparral High School held near 2,045 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 103.6 → 102.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Chaparral High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- American Acade
American Academy
2,803 students
- Rock Canyon Hi
Rock Canyon High School
2,325 students
- Legend High Sc
Legend High School
2,206 students
- Mountain Vista
Mountain Vista High School
2,169 students
- This school
Chaparral High School
2,007 students
- Castle View Hi
Castle View High School
1,938 students
What this shows Chaparral High School reports 2,007 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chaparral High School compares
Chaparral High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 17% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,007 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,007
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Colorado - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,942
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors9.2 FTE
Per 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 196 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 66.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 5.7%
African American 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Chaparral High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Douglas County School District No. Re 1 reports $12,942 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rock Canyon High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Legend High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain Vista High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Castle View High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | 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
- 2,325
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,938
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~2,007 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Chaparral High School
How many students attend Chaparral High School?
Chaparral High School has 2,007 students enrolled. It is a high school in Parker, CO. CCD year-over-year: 2,009 (2022-23) → 2,045 (2023-24), nearly flat (+36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chaparral High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chaparral High School is 19.5:1, which is 17% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chaparral High School?
The largest demographic group at Chaparral High School is White at 66.3% of enrollment, in Parker, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chaparral High School?
Chaparral High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 School rank among high schools in Parker?
By Resource Investment Index, Chaparral High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Parker, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Parker on the city page.
What other schools are in Douglas County School District No. Re 1?
Besides Chaparral High School, Douglas County School District No. Re 1 also operates American Academy (2,803 students), Rock Canyon High School (2,325 students), and Legend High School (2,206 students). See the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 district page for the complete list.