Currently GUHSD serves 24,456 students at 12 high schools.

Located in the city of El Cajon, it provides an alternative educational setting for an average of 300 students, eighty of which are designated Special Education, in grades nine through twelve.

Students at Chaparral are referred by the eleven comprehensive high schools in the District for reasons involving poor attendance, lack of academic success or behavioral issues.

In addition, students may voluntarily elect to attend Chaparral.

Some of these services include an incoming orientation, Special Education Program, extended day tutorials and Title I support.