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Chaparral High School
(480) 484-6500
6935 E. Gold Dust
Scottsdale, AZ 85253
Level: 9-12
District: Scottsdale Unified District

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Census Info	Value	Year
White, non-Hispanic:	90.5%	(2008)
Black, non-Hispanic:	1.5%	(2008)
Hispanic:	3.32%	(2008)
American Indian/Alaskan Native:	0.62%	(2008)
Asian:	4.05%	(2008)
Student Teacher Ratio:	19.72%	(2008)
Percent Free and Reduced Price Lunch:	1.74%	(2008)

Chaparral High School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating	4
Average Principals Rating	4
Average Teachers Rating	4
Average Activities Rating	4
Average Parents Rating	4
Average Safety Rating	4

Chaparral High School Reviews


Posted By: parent Quality Score: decline 2009-08-22 “this is by far the best school in Arizona!!! hands down!” Posted By: student Quality Score: 5 2008-10-08 “I have been going to Chaparral and I can say that I am not disappointeed. The best is the academics and the teachers, the teachers are great. I do not know about regular clases but the honors calsses at Chaparral are difficult. The English, Science and Math is difficult and is very useful. I have seen the IB program and its classes, I personally believe that the cirriculum and teachers at Chaparral are more difficult and more entertaining to listen to. Great Schol, altough there are bad influences of drugs which people need to stay away from. Well, its there in almost very public school.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2008-08-14 “I'm very pleased with Chaparral and glad my son is there. They have great, experienced teachers (most have over 25 years under their belt,) excellent sports, and Chaparral is a very safe campus.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2008-07-31 “Chaparral is an excellent high school. The teachers are top notch. The honors classes are challenging. This is a great school and offers a wonderful foundation for any college.” Posted By: student Quality Score: 1 2008-07-12 “Unchallenging and uninteresting school. If you want to go to a school with the brattiest wealthiest people in Arizona go here. Serious drug problems and violence among the students. Strong clique mentality and at one point we were considered the next likely Colombine. I failed almost every class, my friends bought drugs off the security guards, and I still went on to get a Ph.D. from an Ivy league school without their help.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2008-02-26 “My daughter transfered from Notre Dame Prep to Chaparral and I had no problem with it. Chaparral truly is better in all aspects, the kids are happier, the education is the same but Chaparral's teachers are more experienced, and the campus is more welcoming (classrooms, etc.)” Posted By: student Quality Score: 5 2008-02-13 “This school's awesome and has a wonderful environment to be in! I love it!” Posted By: former student Quality Score: 3 2007-10-12 “this is a great school if you are looking for sports, clubs, and some challenging academic classes. although remember that just like in any high school there will be drama, popularity problems, and that the main student body is well to do. if your child cannot compete with this, it is not the school for him/her. although remember everyone has to learn the world isn't painted with roses” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2007-05-08 “Coming from Cochise & Cocopah, we expected this school to be as poorly run and academically unchallenging as they were. Fortunately, we found the honors and AP programs are wonderful. There are some great teachers there that really inspire your students with a few teachers who become the bane of your existence and you just pray for the end of the school year. Overall, the academics are challenging and excellent. In looking at colleges throughout the nation, it is gratifying to note that they are very aware of Chaparral and its excellent reputation. There is every kind of club to be involved in as well as sports. It is also an excellent school if you have problems with your student. One of our children was very sick for a long while and they went out of their way to help us in every way possible. It is a GREAT school!” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 2 2007-03-05 “Everything is at Chaparral - academics, sports, clubs, counseling; however, know your child. If they are not motivated or competitive, this is not the place for them. Of my three, one was lost and no one made a difference (much as my husband and I tried); I felt he fell between the cracks there. Two jumped in and took advantage of all that is offered-honors classes, clubs, sports. Parent involvement is expected and makes a difference. Of course, problems exist as in any large public school, but security/adm. handle it quickly and effectively from my perspective. I have never felt my children are unsafe. A few other positives: excellent special ed department; love that it is a closed campus.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 3 2007-02-20 “I had high expectations for this school & I have to say I was unimpressed. I had two children attend this school that did very well academically with very little effort. I feel they lost valuable 'study skills' due to not being pushed in the top classes. Teachers tend to teach to the norm in the classes. Extracurricular activities were very good but several incidents that we experienced could have been dealt by following policy and not influenced by pushy, over involved parents. That, I believe is the biggest problem at this school, wealthy parents that interfere with decision making at all levels. We are in an affluent neighborhood and these things are to be expected but leadership needs to should be shown in all areas.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2007-01-30 “Chaparral has done a great job in preparing my four children for college and beyond, both academically and in extracurricular activities. It surely has to compare favorably to the finest schools in the nation and is undoubtedly the best in Arizona by nearly any measure. The leadership has been outstanding for at least the past decade and the teachers are engaged, highly professional and care about individual students. Expectations are high, excellence is the norm and the community at large is committed in making the educational experience at Chaparral as good as possible. Chaparral compares very favorably to the best schools in Fairfax County, VA, which has some of the best schools in the country and where we were before. The physical plant is now undergoing a much-needed upgrade, but Chaparral is a great example of people creating a great school despite less than stellar buildings. And, yes, the athletics rule.” Posted By: former student Quality Score: 5 2006-03-24 “Chaparral is the best school in Arizona I could have gone to to prepare me for my university, Vanderbilt University. The academic programs are wonderful with fabulous teachers who care about your grades as well as what is going on in your life. I had a number of teachers come cheer me on at volleyball games multiple times throughout my four years of high school, which proved to me that they were really interested. The sports are fanastic and the parent involvement is great too, as demonstrated by their hard work in activities such as Project Graduation. I love this high school!” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2005-10-10 “Amazing school, excellent leadership, students have opportunity to grow academically in the classroom and through various extra curricular programs” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 4 2005-09-07 “When we moved to AZ a year ago we only looked at houses that would have Chaparral as its high school. Our first year experience was very possitive. The teaching staff is excellent. Very active parents group. Limited in teaching of foreing languages (only three and one is Latin).” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 4 2005-08-20 “Overall we felt that Chaparral High School was a very good experience for our son who went all four years. We feel that he got one of the best public school educations that AZ has to offer. We specifically moved to Scottsdale (from North Central Phoenix) so that he could go to Chaparral. Our biggest disappointment was the appearance and physical condition of the school. It really needs to be remodeled and updated.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2005-07-15 “Great campus. Safe location. Lots of programs and class choices, especially for college prep. Good advance placement options.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: decline 2005-07-09 “Busy and hectic, lots of bustling students and cooperative teachers/counselors - overall my kids had a great experience” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2005-06-30 “great clubs for all kindds of students” Posted By: former student Quality Score: 4 2005-05-17 “Its a great school. Great teachers and students in a nice upscale setting with proper education.” Posted By: former student Quality Score: 4 2005-04-01 “I am a graduate of this school. It's big. There are lots of options for extra curricular activities and sports. There are good teachers. It's what you make of the experience.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 2 2004-04-18 “Transfered in 10th grade from east coast. School provided a comprehensive education and provided exceptional AP studies. Sports were a main focus of the school and school pride seemed to involve student from all grades.” Posted By: Quality Score: 5 2003-03-28 “I am so grateful for Chaparral H.S. Moving here from the east coast, not knowing what type of schools there would be for my children turned out to be wonderful. Chaparral, to me, has been an outstanding school for my son who will be graduating this coming May 2003. I have a second child that will be entering as a freshman in August 2003 and I could not be happier or more satisfied. Teacher/parent communication is wonderful. They are wonderful with getting back to you with any concerns you may have. The school has also done a fantastic job at keeping the grounds drug free and safe. All H.S. kids do their experimenting, but Chaparral again does a great job and keeping it to a minimal. That kind of teaching should actually start in the home. They just help you as a parent by keeping it safe. If you are thinking about chosing Chaparral H.S. for your child, you will get nothing but a rave review from me. It is A++”