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South Tahoe High

Lake Tahoe Unified · El Dorado County · 1735 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150-3718

(530) 541-4111

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5/10
#675
Rank 675 out of 1,227
Top 55%
English Language Arts3/10 · #883 · 28th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #512 · 58th percentile
Science6/10 · #607 · 53rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

South Tahoe High sits right in the heart of South Lake Tahoe, where the mountains and the lake are practically part of the curriculum — students here grow up skiing, hiking, and living that year-round outdoor lifestyle that most people only dream about for vacation. The school shows stronger footing in math and science than in English, making it a reasonable fit for families with kids who lean toward technical or STEM interests. It's a tight-knit mountain community where the school reflects the town itself: a mix of longtime locals, resort-industry families, and people who traded the city for somewhere with a little more fresh air and a lot more scenery.

Student Demographics

230 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
117 (51%)
White
90 (39%)
Filipino
11 (5%)
Multiple Races
7 (3%)
Asian
4 (2%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners67 (29%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged117 (51%)
Students with Disabilities32 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,076
Enrollment
55.1
Teachers (FTE)
19.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
18
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

91.8%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

8
AP Courses
offered
12.1%
AP Participation
of students
138
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #1521 · 31st percentile

49 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.