Chaparral High School (Temecula, California)
| Chaparral High School | |
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| Location | |
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27215 Nicolas Road Temecula, California, 92591 | |
| Coordinates | 33°32′18″N 117°08′51″W / 33.53833°N 117.14750°WCoordinates: 33°32′18″N 117°08′51″W / 33.53833°N 117.14750°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public secondary |
| Established | 1997 |
| Principal | Nicole Dayus |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 3,237 (2014-15)[1] |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Navy blue, dark green and platinum |
| Mascot | Puma |
| Newspaper | The Platinum Press |
| Yearbook | The Prowler |
| Website | chs.tvusd.k12.ca.us |
Chaparral High School in Temecula, California, United States, is a public high school for grades 9–12. 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. Overall its impressive academics and athletics have led it to be one of the strongest schools in both Temecula and Murrieta districts. It is Temecula's second high school after Temecula Valley and followed by Great Oak High School. It became a California Distinguished School in 2001. It was also a 2017 Gold Ribbon School, honored by the state of California for excellence.
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.[2]
Chaparral High School was the second comprehensive high school built in the Temecula Valley Unified School District.
Demographics
| White | Latino | Asian | African American | Pacific Islander | American Indian | Two or more races | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40% | 36% | 11% | 6% | <1% | 1% | 6% | [3] |
According to US News and World Report, 60% of Chaparral's student body is "of color," with 22% of the student body coming from an economically disadvantaged household, determined by student eligibility for California's reduced-price meal program. [3]
The Platinum Press
The Platinum Press is Chaparral High School's student run monthly newspaper. The paper has received a first place ranking by the National Scholastic Press Association for the past 5 consecutive years. The Platinum Press is managed by an Advisor Ryan Leonhardi, and controlled by the student leadership team.
Circulation: 2,000 (12-16 pages, partial color)
Sections: News/Features, Editorials, A&E/Lifestyles, Sports
Website Domain: chsplatinumpress.com
Publisher: Golding Publications
Notable alumni
Athletics
- Allen Craig, professional baseball player (Boston Red Sox)
- Sarah Hammer, Olympic track cycling, 2008, 2012
- Tyler Hansen, NFL/AFL football player (Los Angeles Kiss)
- Talmadge Jackson III, NFL football player (Baltimore Ravens)
- Shane Peterson, professional baseball player (Milwaukee Brewers)
Arts and Entertainment
- Tyler Glenn, lead singer of the band Neon Trees
- Tori Kelly, singer and songwriter
- Randy Strohmeyer, guitarist of the band Finch
References
- ↑ "Chaparral High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
- ↑ "LA Weekly - Autistic Teen Hounded For Pot By Undercover Cop Sues District". www.laweekly.com. 2013-10-31. Retrieved 2016-01-16.
- 1 2 https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/california/districts/temecula-valley-unified/chaparral-high-1552/student-body