Chaparral High School is the main continuation high school located in El Cajon, California for the Grossmont Union High School District. Currently GUHSD serves 24,456 students at 12 high schools.
Serving 45 students in grades 9-12, Chaparral High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chaparral High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Chaparral High School's student population of 45 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
45 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Year Founded
1972
School Calendar
School Motto
Chaparral High School is committed to refocusing students on their school community in a small, supportive environment.
School Rankings
Chaparral High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chaparral High School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4999 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
49%
56%
Black
16%
5%
White
31%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
27%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Grossmont Union High School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chaparral High School's ranking?
Chaparral High School is ranked #4999 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Chaparral High School often compared to?
Chaparral High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Idea Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chaparral High School?
The graduation rate of Chaparral High School is 40-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Chaparral High School?
45 students attend Chaparral High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Chaparral High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chaparral High School?
Chaparral High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Chaparral High School offer ?
Chaparral High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Chaparral High School part of?
Chaparral High School is part of Grossmont Union High School District.
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