Top 3 Best South Lake Tahoe Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,308 students in South Lake Tahoe, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in South Lake Tahoe, CA are Elevated Digital Learning Academy, South Tahoe High School and Mt. Tallac High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Lake Tahoe, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in South Lake Tahoe have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
South Lake Tahoe, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Tahoe High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in South Lake Tahoe, CA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elevated Digital Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1201 Lyons Ave.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 541-2850
Grades: K-12
| 84 students
Rank: #22.
South Tahoe High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1735 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 541-4111
Grades: 9-12
| 1,156 students
Rank: #33.
Mt. Tallac High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1735 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2264
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in South Lake Tahoe, California

South Lake Tahoe, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 14426
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96151
(530) 543-2310
Grades: K-5
| 459 students
1286 Kyburz Ave.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 295-2257
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
P.o. Box 14426
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96151
(530) 543-2371
Grades: K-5
| 387 students
1735 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2264
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1735 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2264
Grades: K-12
| 38 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in South Lake Tahoe, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in South Lake Tahoe, CA include Elevated Digital Learning Academy, South Tahoe High School and Mt. Tallac High School.
How many public high schools are located in South Lake Tahoe, CA?
3 public high schools are located in South Lake Tahoe, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in South Lake Tahoe, CA?
South Lake Tahoe, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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