Chaparral High School (Arizona)

Chaparral High School
Address
Map
6935 East Gold Dust Avenue

Scottsdale
,
Arizona
85253-1484

United States
Coordinates33°34′37″N 111°55′56″W / 33.5770°N 111.9322°W / 33.5770; -111.9322
Information
TypePublic
Established1972
School districtScottsdale Unified School District
PrincipalJoshua Pantier
Staff89.50 (FTE)[1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment1,909 (2023–2024)[1]
Student to teacher ratio21.33[1]
Color(s)     
MascotFirebird
NewspaperAshes
YearbookGolden Embers
Websitewww.susd.org/Chaparral

Chaparral High School is a public high school located in Scottsdale, Arizona, in the United States. Its mascot is the firebird, and the school colors are black, red, and gold.[2]

Chaparral opened in February 1973 with 800 students, comprising freshman, sophomore, and junior classes. The principal was Spencer Saunders Sr. The initial structures were built at a cost of $3.5 million.[3] Chaparral's first graduates were the class of 1974.

The original campus was designed by Varney, Sexton, Sydnor Associates.[4] TGK Construction Company built the campus with construction starting in 1971.[5]

In 2008 many of the outdated buildings were demolished and replaced with new ones designed by Orcutt | Winslow Architects.[6]

In 2014, Newsweek ranked Chaparral No. 22 among top American high schools, and No. 1 in Arizona.[7]

Student body and academics

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Chaparral High School has consistently ranked in Newsweek's list of Best High Schools in America. In 2007, Chaparral High School was one of only 12 schools ranked in Arizona.[8]

The high school holds the state record for having the most National Merit Scholars in one year (37 in 2014).[9] Additionally, the school has also earned the record most in-state Presidential Scholars in Arizona, with 17 in 2003.[citation needed]

Former Principals

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Joshua Pantier (2022-Present)

Todd Dreifort (2018-2022)

Dr. Angela Chomokos (2017-2018)

Gayle Holland (2011-2017)

Mary Lou Mucino (2002-2011)

Dr. John Kreikard (1995-2002)

Kim Greenwalt (1993-1995)

John Paul Jones (1988-1993)

Evelyn Caskey (1983-1988)

Tom Smith (1980-1983)

Stuart Kammerman (1976-1980)

James Curlett (1972-1976)

Notable alumni

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Athletes and coaches

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The Bella Twins
Max Aaron
Ike Davis

Entertainment and media

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Chaparral High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
  2. ^ "Chaparral High School – School Information". Susd.chaparral.schoolfusion.us. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved October 21, 2013.
  3. ^ "10 Feb 1973, Page 67 - Arizona Republic at Newspapers.com".
  4. ^ "20 Jan 1971, Page 6 - Arizona Republic at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
  5. ^ "7 Oct 1971, Page 8 - Arizona Republic at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
  6. ^ "Chaparral High School - Orcutt | Winslow". www.owp.com. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
  7. ^ "Newsweek". Newsweek. September 13, 2014.
  8. ^ "America's Top Public High Schools – Newsweek America's Best High Schools". MSNBC. November 25, 2008. Archived from the original on May 23, 2007. Retrieved May 13, 2010.
  9. ^ "password protected article". Arizona Republic. Retrieved May 13, 2010.
  10. ^ Canada's Youngest Olympians, Olympic.ca, May 2016
  11. ^ Stephenie Meyer Biography, May 13, 2021
  12. ^ Hawkes, Marilyn (February 1, 2019). "Valley Kids: Jenny Mollen Biggs Author/Actress/Media Personality". Phoenix Magazine.
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