Chaparral High School (Temecula, California)
| Chaparral High School | |
|---|---|
| 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 | 3,325 (as of the 2009-2010 school year) |
| 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. It is Temecula's second high school after Temecula Valley. It became a California Distinguished School in 2001.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43% | 25% | 10% | 17% | 1% | 1% | 2% |
According to US News and World Report, 57% of Chaparral's student body is "of color," with 20% of the student body coming from an economically disadvantaged household, determined by student eligibility for California's reduced-price meal program. [1]
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
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