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Chaparral High

PublicAlternative/otherGrades 9–12
El Cajon, California · Grossmont Union High
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students45
Student:Teacher7.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch78%
Title INo
Chaparral
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
45
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
78%+12.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
7.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Chaparral High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in El Cajon, California. The school enrolls 45 students. It is part of the Grossmont Union High district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
7.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
78% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeAlternative/other
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictGrossmont Union High
County6073
CityEl Cajon
ZIP92020
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061623002017

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment45
White2.1%
Hispanic / Latino37.5%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian14.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native39.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races6.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
2.1%
Hispanic
37.5%
Black
0.0%
Asian
14.6%
Two+
6.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %78%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)