Serving 2,045 students in grades 9-12, Chaparral High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,045 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chaparral High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Chaparral High School's student population of 2,045 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,045 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chaparral High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chaparral High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#171 out of 1779 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)37%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
19%
36%
Black
3%
5%
White
66%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chaparral High School's ranking?
Chaparral High School is ranked #171 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Chaparral High School often compared to?
Chaparral High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Legend High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chaparral High School?
The graduation rate of Chaparral High School is 92%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Chaparral High School?
2,045 students attend Chaparral High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Chaparral High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chaparral High School?
Chaparral High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
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 Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
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