Is Chaparral High School a good school?

Chaparral High School ranks 50 th of 349 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Chaparral High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,045 students attended Chaparral High School.

What is the racial makeup of Chaparral High School?

Students at Chaparral High School are 66% White, 19% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.

What schools feed into Chaparral High School?

Chaparral High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Cherokee Trail Elementary School Elementary : Mammoth Heights Elementary Elementary : Pine Grove Elementary School Elementary : Pine Lane Elementary Elementary : Prairie Crossing Elementary School Middle : Sierra Middle School

Chaparral High School

Summary:

Chaparral High School is a public high school in Parker, Colorado, serving 2,009 students in grades 9-12 and part of the highly-ranked Douglas County School District No. Re 1. This school consistently outperforms state and district averages, ranking among the top high schools in Colorado with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Chaparral High School's academic performance is exceptional, with students significantly outpacing state and district averages on standardized tests like CMAS Science, SAT Reading and Writing, and SAT Mathematics. The school also maintains high graduation rates, ranging from 91.5% to 96.0% over the past four years, well above the state average. Chaparral's performance is particularly strong in certain student subgroups, ranking among the top 20 high schools in Colorado for Hispanic students and the top 7 for Gifted and Talented students.

Compared to nearby schools, Legend High School has a slightly higher four-year graduation rate, but Chaparral outperforms Legend on metrics like SAT Mathematics proficiency and PSAT9/10 performance. In contrast, Chaparral's academic performance and graduation rates far exceed those of local online and alternative schools, such as HOPE Online Learning Academy High School and Eagle Academy.

Detail:

Public 9-12

15655 Brookstone Drive
Parker, CO 80134-3553

(303) 387-3500

District: Douglas County School District No. Re 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
50^th of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,652

Feeder schools for Chaparral High School:

Elementary:	Cherokee Trail Elementary School
	Mammoth Heights Elementary
	Pine Grove Elementary School
	Pine Lane Elementary
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	Prairie Crossing Elementary School
Middle:	Sierra Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.9

Number of students: 2,045

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.4%

Hispanic:

19.3%

Asian:

5.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Chaparral High School ranks better than 85.7% of high schools in Colorado. It also ranks 4^th among 12 ranked high schools in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.59. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Chaparral High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.4%), Hispanic (19.3%), Asian (5.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 19.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chaparral High School is 19.9. 8 high schools in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Chaparral High School employs 102.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chaparral High School is $14,652, which is the 6^th highest among 12 high schools in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chaparral High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Chaparral High School 50^th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Chaparral High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Multi-racial students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Disabled students:

Gifted and Talented students:

Male students:

Asian students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Douglas County School District No. Re 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Douglas County School District No. Re 1 5^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Chaparral High School

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Rank History for all students at Chaparral High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2004	87.82	26^th	279	90.7%
2005	85.46	32^nd	280	88.6%
2006	84.73	31^st	286	89.2%
2007	84.59	35^th	298	88.3%
2008	75.49	71^st	301	76.4%
2009	78.74	56^th	310	81.9%
2010	78.83	59^th	327	82.0%
2011	77.41	70^th	337	79.2%
2012	72.15	92^nd	334	72.5%
2013	79.52	62^nd	349	82.2%
2014	74.71	81^st	369	78.0%
2015	70.34	44^th	292	84.9%
2016	55.34	71^st	255	72.2%
2017	47.41	106^th	256	58.6%
2018	81.72	56^th	388	85.6%
2019	83.01	57^th	411	86.1%
2021	68.94	61^st	210	71.0%
2022	70.24	65^th	221	70.6%
2023	84.86	46^th	349	86.8%
2024	82.59	50^th	349	85.7%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Chaparral High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	66.06	16^th	48	66.7%
2022	67.16	16^th	56	71.4%
2023	81.30	8^th	62	87.1%
2024	59.15	30^th	61	50.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Chaparral High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	35.30	40^th	60	33.3%
2022	57.92	31^st	77	59.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chaparral High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	83.46	22^nd	188	88.3%
2022	73.63	42^nd	203	79.3%
2023	81.59	27^th	200	86.5%
2024	72.27	45^th	211	78.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Chaparral High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	78.55	52^nd	239	78.2%
2022	80.51	48^th	257	81.3%
2023	82.93	38^th	254	85.0%
2024	79.48	46^th	257	82.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Chaparral High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	43.08	38^th	74	48.6%
2024	60.71	22^nd	84	73.8%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Chaparral High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	74.50	16^th	118	86.4%
2022	73.30	15^th	108	86.1%
2023	75.07	16^th	135	88.1%
2024	77.54	7^th	140	95.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Chaparral High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	76.21	56^th	240	76.7%
2022	78.28	56^th	253	77.9%
2023	81.90	44^th	252	82.5%
2024	81.18	41^st	256	84.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at Chaparral High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	64.10	16^th	41	61.0%
2022	44.02	25^th	45	44.4%
2023	52.89	21^st	43	51.2%
2024	48.74	19^th	43	55.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Chaparral High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	82.02	27^th	181	85.1%
2022	82.61	32^nd	205	84.4%
2023	88.89	20^th	198	89.9%
2024	88.47	16^th	199	92.0%

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Rank History for White students at Chaparral High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	66.69	75^th	225	66.7%
2022	69.16	75^th	228	67.1%
2023	72.54	65^th	234	72.2%
2024	69.05	74^th	229	67.7%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Chaparral High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1998	272	0	3	15	2	n/a	n/a	292
1999	620	6	12	29	5	n/a	n/a	672
2000	952	11	17	41	4	n/a	n/a	1025
2001	1251	17	22	54	4	n/a	n/a	1348
2002	1408	24	35	87	10	n/a	n/a	1564
2003	1408	24	35	87	10	n/a	n/a	1564
2004	1583	29	35	104	7	n/a	n/a	1758
2005	1659	39	53	140	9	n/a	n/a	1900
2006	1751	51	57	162	13	n/a	n/a	2034
2007	1889	54	62	156	9	n/a	n/a	2170
2008	2006	64	68	195	12	n/a	n/a	2345
2009	1932	52	70	197	16	n/a	n/a	2267
2010	1842	45	80	191	18	n/a	n/a	2176
2011	1641	23	54	268	9	4	78	2077
2012	1587	26	56	294	15	2	74	2054
2013	1618	30	61	257	19	1	82	2068
2014	1627	41	58	274	13	3	88	2104
2015	1677	47	65	286	14	2	97	2188
2016	1658	40	56	306	14	5	120	2199
2017	1662	40	72	317	14	2	98	2205
2018	1692	52	75	323	16	3	109	2270
2019	1649	38	86	329	8	5	126	2241
2020	1600	42	84	337	9	8	113	2193
2021	1592	40	92	352	7	8	122	2213
2022	1443	38	97	367	9	4	118	2076
2023	1367	54	104	368	12	2	102	2009
2024	1357	59	112	394	8	4	111	2045

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Chaparral High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	292	20.0	14.6	1.7
1999	672	43.7	15.4	0.9
2000	1025	64.5	15.9	2
2001	1348	84.3	16.0	1
2002	1564	93.7	16.7	1.7
2003	1564	93.7	16.7	1.7
2004	1758	99.9	17.6	1.5
2005	1900	105.5	18.0	1.6
2006	2034	112.5	18.1	2.8
2007	2170	122.1	17.8	3.1
2008	2345	126.8	18.5	4.1
2009	2267	127.7	17.8	4.8
2010	2176	116.9	18.6	7.3
2011	2077	101.2	20.5	8.6
2012	2054	93.2	22.0	9
2013	2068	96.2	21.4	11
2014	2104	100.7	20.8	11.3
2015	2188	107.0	20.4	7.1
2016	2199	107.0	20.5	11.1
2017	2205	105.6	20.8	13
2018	2270	111.5	20.3	12.8
2019	2241	112.6	19.9	12.5
2020	2193	109.1	20.1	13.3
2021	2213	111.1	19.9	n/a
2022	2076	110.0	18.8	11.6
2023	2009	103.6	19.3	n/a
2024	2045	102.6	19.9	19.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Chaparral High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	292	20.0	14.6	1.7
1999	672	43.7	15.4	0.9
2000	1025	64.5	15.9	2
2001	1348	84.3	16.0	1
2002	1564	93.7	16.7	1.7
2003	1564	93.7	16.7	1.7
2004	1758	99.9	17.6	1.5
2005	1900	105.5	18.0	1.6
2006	2034	112.5	18.1	2.8
2007	2170	122.1	17.8	3.1
2008	2345	126.8	18.5	4.1
2009	2267	127.7	17.8	4.8
2010	2176	116.9	18.6	7.3
2011	2077	101.2	20.5	8.6
2012	2054	93.2	22.0	9
2013	2068	96.2	21.4	11
2014	2104	100.7	20.8	11.3
2015	2188	107.0	20.4	7.1
2016	2199	107.0	20.5	11.1
2017	2205	105.6	20.8	13
2018	2270	111.5	20.3	12.8
2019	2241	112.6	19.9	12.5
2020	2193	109.1	20.1	13.3
2021	2213	111.1	19.9	n/a
2022	2076	110.0	18.8	11.6
2023	2009	103.6	19.3	n/a
2024	2045	102.6	19.9	19.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Chaparral High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$11,424
2020	$11,864
2021	$11,740
2022	$13,433
2023	$14,652

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chaparral High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 57^th of 411 High schools	Ranks 46^th of 349 High schools	0.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2241	2009	10.4%
African American	38	54	42.1%
American Indian	8	12	50%
Asian	86	104	20.9%
Hispanic	329	368	11.9%
Pacific Islander	5	2	60%
White	1649	1367	17.1%
Two or More Races	126	102	19%

Schools Near Chaparral High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2024)	PSAT9 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT9 Mathematics (2024)	SAT Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	CMAS English Language Arts (2024)	CMAS Math (2024)	CMAS Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 Reading and Writing 10th Grade	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	PSAT9 Reading and Writing 9th Grade	PSAT9 Mathematics 9th Grade	SAT Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 11th Grade	Total
Chaparral High School	Public	9-12	15655 Brookstone Drive	Parker	80134	Douglas County	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	No	No	No	No	(303) 387-3500	2,045	103	19.9	19.7%	1,357 (66.4%)	59 (2.9%)	394 (19.3%)	112 (5.5%)	8 (0.4%)	4 (0.2%)	111 (5.4%)	82.6	50^th of 349 public high schools	85.7%		84.9	46^th of 349 public high schools	86.8%	4	86.0	51.0	79.0	56.0	77.0	49.0			43.8	$14,652
Venture Academy of Leadership and Entrepreneurship	Public	9-12	15653 Brookstone Dr	Parker	80134	Douglas County	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(303) 242-6165	60	6	9.8	13.3%	45 (75.0%)	2 (3.3%)	6 (10.0%)	2 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (8.3%)	53.2	151^st of 349 public high schools	56.7%					(n/a)	78.0	24.0
Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County	Public, Charter	9-12	10235 Parkglenn Way	Parker	80138	Douglas County	State Charter School Institute	Yes	No	No	No	(720) 638-6824	1,108	45	24.5	21.1%	781 (70.5%)	27 (2.4%)	176 (15.9%)	54 (4.9%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	64 (5.8%)	93.4	17^th of 349 public high schools	95.1%		92.8	15^th of 349 public high schools	95.7%	2	94.0	65.0	89.0	70.0	88.0	59.0			52.9	$9,804
HOPE Online Learning Academy High School	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	9780 Pyramid Ct Ste 100	Englewood	80112	Arapahoe County	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(720) 402-3000	1,061	34	30.9	83.7%	278 (26.2%)	12 (1.1%)	748 (70.5%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	16 (1.5%)	5.6	336^th of 349 public high schools	3.7%		6.5	330^th of 349 public high schools	5.4%	6	27.0	4.0	33.0	8.0	18.0	3.0			5.5	$10,926
Colorado Early Colleges Online Campus	Public, Virtual, Charter	6-12	321 Inverness Drive South	Englewood	80112	Arapahoe County	State Charter School Institute	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(303) 872-3391	325	8	39.3		241 (74.2%)	15 (4.6%)	38 (11.7%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	21 (6.5%)	75.1	77^th of 349 public high schools	77.9%					(n/a)	86.0	54.0			84.0	28.0	64.0	44.0		$7,700
Cherry Creek Elevation	Public, Virtual	6-12	14603 E. Fremont Avenue	Centennial	80112	Arapahoe County	Cherry Creek School District No. 5	No	No	Yes	No	(720) 554-4246	277	34	8.1	31.4%	145 (52.3%)	32 (11.6%)	55 (19.9%)	6 (2.2%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	32 (11.6%)	87.8	35^th of 349 public high schools	90.0%					(n/a)	90.0				77.0		51.7	24.1	50.0	$24,263
Marvin W Foote Youth Services	Public	5-12	13500 East Fremont Place	Centennial	80112	Arapahoe County	Cherry Creek School District No. 5	No	No	No	No	(303) 768-7596	36	6	6.5	47.2%	10 (27.8%)	14 (38.9%)	9 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.8%)	2 (5.6%)								(n/a)										$29,614
eDCSD	Public, Virtual	9-12	373 Inverness Parkway Ste 207	Englewood	80112	Arapahoe County	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	No	No	Yes	No	(303) 387-9600	67	12	5.7	7.5%	47 (70.1%)	1 (1.5%)	13 (19.4%)	4 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.0%)								(n/a)										$70,518
Endeavor Academy	Public	9-12	14076 East Briarwood Ave	Centennial	80112	Arapahoe County	Cherry Creek School District No. 5	No	No	No	No	(720) 886-7200	285	25	11.4	63.9%	88 (30.9%)	34 (11.9%)	116 (40.7%)	9 (3.2%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (11.9%)								(n/a)										$21,848
Eagle Academy	Public	9-12	9350 Teddy Lane	Lone Tree	80124	Douglas County	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	No	No	No	No	(303) 387-0870	128	13	9.5		89 (69.5%)	1 (0.8%)	25 (19.5%)	2 (1.6%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.8%)								(n/a)					45.0					$25,486

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