This school allows it's children to grow into adults ready for the world outside it's walls.
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Posted by a parent on 10/03/09
this is by far the best school in Arizona!!! hands down!
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Posted by a parent on 08/22/09
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
... Read more 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. Read less
Posted by a student on 10/08/08
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.
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Posted by a parent on 08/14/08
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.
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Posted by a parent on 07/31/08
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
... Read more 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. Read less
Posted by a student on 07/12/08
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.)
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Posted by a parent on 02/26/08
This school's awesome and has a wonderful environment to be in! I love it!
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Posted by a student on 02/13/08
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
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Posted by a former student on 10/12/07
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
... Read more 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! Read less
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Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Scottsdale schools — Chaparral High School is located at 6935 E Gold Dust Ave, Scottsdale AZ 85253. 6935 E Gold Dust Ave is in the 85253 ZIP code in Scottsdale, AZ The school district for Chaparral High School is the Scottsdale Unified School District 48. Chaparral High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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