Chaparral High School

2,009 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Chaparral High School, located in Parker, Colorado, is a prominent secondary institution within the Douglas County School District. Serving students in grades 9–12, the school is known for its strong emphasis on both academic rigor and a comprehensive extracurricular environment. The campus is designed to foster a well-rounded educational experience, offering a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, concurrent enrollment opportunities, and specialized programs that cater to diverse student interests, from STEM and the arts to competitive athletics.

Beyond its academic offerings, Chaparral is recognized for its vibrant school culture and community spirit. The "Wolverine" pride is central to the school’s identity, often highlighted through its successful athletic programs and active student organizations. With a commitment to preparing students for life beyond graduation, the school focuses on developing critical thinking, leadership skills, and social responsibility, maintaining a supportive environment that encourages students to excel in their individual paths while contributing positively to the broader Parker community.

2,009

Total Students

103.6

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chaparral High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,367
Hispanic	368
Black	54
Asian	104
Two or More	102
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,367 (68.0 %)
Hispanic
368 (18.3 %)
Asian
104 (5.2 %)
Two or More
102 (5.1 %)
Black
54 (2.7 %)
American Indian
12 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Douglas County School District No. Re 1
Phone:	(303)387-3500
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,009
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	103.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	366
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 509

Grade 10 499

Grade 11 528

Grade 12 473