CHAPARRAL HIGH

chs.gisd.k12.nm.us

1,067 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Chaparral High School, located in Anthony, New Mexico, serves as a central educational institution within the Gadsden Independent School District. Positioned near the state border, the school functions as a key academic hub for the Chaparral community, offering a comprehensive high school curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce. The campus emphasizes a blend of academic rigor, extracurricular involvement, and community engagement, striving to provide its diverse student body with the tools necessary to succeed in a global society.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, Chaparral High School maintains a focus on student development through various athletic programs, clubs, and vocational opportunities. By leveraging its resources and dedicated faculty, the school aims to foster a supportive environment that encourages student achievement and personal growth. As part of the Gadsden Independent School District, the school is committed to maintaining high standards of excellence and ensuring that all students have access to the educational pathways required to reach their post-graduation goals.

1,067

Total Students

61.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHAPARRAL HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	1,034
Black	5
Asian	1
American Indian	2

Hispanic
1,034 (96.9 %)
White
25 (2.3 %)
Black
5 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Asian
1 (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:	GADSDEN INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
Phone:	(575)882-6203
Website:	http://chs.gisd.k12.nm.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,067
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,067
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 285

Grade 10 280

Grade 11 255

Grade 12 247