The school fight song is the theme from the classic western The Magnificent Seven composed by Elmer Bernstein.

Chaparral's mission statement is "Creatively meeting the challenges of a changing world through Courage Harmony Ambition Pride" The school opened in 1973.

The NJROTC program also has one of the best color guards in CCSD, and their RTO (individual rifle exhibition) performers are always competitive.

The Cowboys have a prominent rivalry with Eldorado in football - The Battle for Merlin Olsen's Cleat - which began in 1973.

After losing majority of their football team to graduation, the cowboys look forward to rebuild for the upcoming years.

After a previous record of 22-5 the women's volleyball team now face new challenges when the remaining seniors leave.

Just a year ago the baseball team had ended a playoff drought, after sweeping threw their division the Cowboys wanted a state title.

With the title so close in their reach the Faith Lutheran High School pulled out a 14-0 victory.

Chaparral continues to make steady progress as a title I school, providing a comprehensive education to its students.

The Turnaround Principal David Wilson got promoted to Assistant Chief Student Achievement Officer over the Rural Schools in the District