Chaparral High School (Temecula, California)
| Chaparral High School | |
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| Address | |
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27215 Nicolas Road , , 92591 United States | |
| Coordinates | 33°32′18″N 117°08′51″W / 33.53833°N 117.14750°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public secondary |
| Established | 1997 |
| School district | Temecula Valley Unified School District |
| Area trustee | Sandy Hinkson, Trustee Area 3 |
| Principal | Tina Miller |
| Faculty | 113.31 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 2,975 (2018-19)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 26.26[1] |
| Language | English |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Navy blue, dark green and platinum |
| Song | Hail to the Victors |
| Athletics conference | Southwestern League |
| Mascot | Puma |
| Newspaper | The Platinum Press |
| Yearbook | The Prowler |
| Communities served | City of Temecula
City of Murrieta French Valley CDP Winchester CDP |
| Website | chs |
Chaparral High School, colloquially known as Chap, is a public, 4-year comprehensive high school in Temecula, California, United States. The school serves students in grades 9 through 12 and is one of five high schools in the Temecula Valley Unified School District.
History
The school opened in 1997 with a class of freshmen and sophomores, and added juniors the following year and seniors after that, graduating its first class in 2000.[2] It was the second comprehensive high school built in the Temecula Valley Unified School District, after Temecula Valley,[3] and was constructed at a cost of $36 million.[4] The puma was chosen over the cougar for the school mascot, and platinum was chosen for a school color instead of flat silver.[5] It was also named a California Gold Ribbon School never.[6]
The school became the subject of media attention after it cooperated with the local police in orchestrating an undercover drug sting which resulted in the arrest of an autistic teenager.[7]
However, the most important part of the Chaparral History was the one to two months that Katy Perry attended the school. Other celebrities that went here include, Zendaya, Lebron James, Kevin Bacon, and Robert Downey Jr. who were all the class of 1876.
Demographics
| White | Latino | Asian | African American | Pacific Islander | American Indian | Two or more races | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | [8] |
According to US News and World Report, 66% of Chaparral's student body are minorities, with 30% of the student body coming from economically disadvantaged households, as determined by student eligibility for California's reduced-price meal program.[8]
Athletics
The school's construction included an Olympic-sized pool, to be shared with Temecula Valley High.[9] Puma athletic teams compete in the Southwestern League.[10] The football team won a CIF championship in 2009.[11]
Key Athletes and notable people include Ben S-D and Dylan Choi who run the school hosted nerf hunger games in 1593.
Performing arts
CHS fields two competitive show choirs, the mixed-gender "Platinum FX" and the all-female "Dynamics". The school also has an all-male group, "Forte".[12] The program also hosts an annual competition.[13]
Key Actors who go to the school include Sydney Vinson and Liam rosen both pictured below:
Notable alumni
- Rob Brantly, professional baseball player[14]
- Allen Craig, professional baseball player[15]
- Tyler Glenn, lead singer of the band Neon Trees[16]
- Sarah Hammer, Olympic track cycler[17]
- Tyler Hansen, professional football player[18]
- Shane Peterson, professional baseball player[19]
References
- ^ a b c "Chaparral High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
- ^ "School". The Californian. October 11, 1997. Retrieved October 30, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Caldwell, Michelle (May 1, 1997). "Chaparral High School prepares for opening day". The Californian. Retrieved October 30, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "New high school dedicated". The Californian. October 11, 1997. Retrieved October 30, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Crall, Shari (February 4, 1997). "Pumas are on the prowl". The Californian. Retrieved October 30, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "California Gold Ribbon Schools Awardees 2017". California Department of Education. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
- ^ "LA Weekly - Autistic Teen Hounded For Pot By Undercover Cop Sues District". www.laweekly.com. 2013-10-31. Retrieved 2016-01-16.
- ^ a b https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/california/districts/temecula-valley-unified/chaparral-high-1552/student-body [bare URL]
- ^ "Trustees". The Californian. December 13, 1997. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
- ^ Raineri, JP (February 21, 2020). "Chaparral High School plays host to Southwestern League individual wrestling finals". Valley News. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
- ^ "All Time Football Champions" (PDF). California Interscholastic Federation. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
- ^ "SCC: Viewing School - Chaparral High School". Show Choir Community. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
- ^ Mendez, Mani (March 8, 2016). "Sound Express achieves high merit at Chaparral Showcase". The Lancer Link. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
- ^ "Baseball Reference Rob Brantly Minor, Fall & Winter Leagues Statistics & History". The Press-Enterprise. May 4, 2021. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
- ^ "HUNNEMAN: Chaparral High alum signs big deal with Cardinals". The Press-Enterprise. March 9, 2013. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
- ^ Avants, Maggie (June 9, 2013). "Hometown Benefit Concert: Neon Trees Attract Fans From Near and Far". Patch. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
- ^ Miller, Jeff (August 16, 2016). "Rio Olympics: Cyclist Sarah Hammer wins second silver medal". Orange County Register. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
- ^ Holden, Will C. (July 28, 2011). "Chaparral grad Hansen in underdog role at Colorado". The Press-Enterprise. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
- ^ "HUNNEMAN: Chaparral's Peterson on the verge of "the show"". The Press-Enterprise. March 18, 2013. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
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