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Lake Tahoe Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,641 students in Lake Tahoe Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Lake Tahoe Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
3,641 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
178 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Lake Tahoe Unified School District, which is ranked #907 of all 1,939 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#899 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
29%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.63
# American Indian Students
13 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
147 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
4%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,640 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
56%
# Black Students
13 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
1,675 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
46%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
145 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
344
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
238
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
270
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
236
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
235
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
258
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
277
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
267
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
288
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
313
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
291
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
329
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
295
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,868 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,924 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$58 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$54 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,868
$19,801
Spending / Student
$14,924
$18,236
Best Lake Tahoe Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1095 San Bernardino Ave.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2371
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2371
Grades: K-5
| 361 students
Rank: #22.
Sierra House Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1709 Remington Trail
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2327
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2327
Grades: K-5
| 384 students
Rank: #33.
Elevated Digital Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 Lyons Ave.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 541-2850
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 541-2850
Grades: K-12
| 84 students
Rank: #44.
South Tahoe High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1735 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 541-4111
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 541-4111
Grades: 9-12
| 1,156 students
Rank: #55.
South Tahoe Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2940 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 541-6404
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 541-6404
Grades: 6-8
| 790 students
Rank: #66.
Mt. Tallac High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1735 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2264
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2264
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
Rank: #77.
Tahoe Valley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
943 Tahoe Island Dr.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2350
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2350
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #88.
Bijou Community
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3501 Spruce Ave.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2337
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2337
Grades: K-5
| 396 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lake Tahoe Unified School District?
Lake Tahoe Unified School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,641 students.
What is the rank of Lake Tahoe Unified School District?
Lake Tahoe Unified School District is ranked #907 out of 1,939 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Tahoe Unified School District?
46% of Lake Tahoe Unified School District students are White, 45% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lake Tahoe Unified School District?
Lake Tahoe Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Lake Tahoe Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,924 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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