For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,242 students in South Lake Tahoe, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in South Lake Tahoe, CA are South Tahoe High School, Elevated Digital Learning Academy 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 24% (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 89%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Tahoe High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in South Lake Tahoe, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Tahoe High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1735 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 541-4111
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 541-4111
Gr: 9-12 | 1,076 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Elevated Digital Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | 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
Gr: K-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Mt. Tallac High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1735 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2264
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2264
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
South Lake Tahoe, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 14426
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96151
(530) 543-2310
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96151
(530) 543-2310
Gr: K-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Charter Transitional Reporting Educational Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1286 Kyburz Ave.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 295-2257
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 295-2257
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
P.o. Box 14426
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96151
(530) 543-2371
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96151
(530) 543-2371
Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Transitional Learning Center (Continuation) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1735 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2264
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2264
Gr: 9-12
Transitional Learning Center Continuation School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1735 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2264
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2264
Gr: K-12 | 38 students Minority enrollment: 69%
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 South Tahoe High School, Elevated Digital Learning Academy and Mt. Tallac High School.
How many public high schools are located in South Lake Tahoe?
3 public high schools are located in South Lake Tahoe.
What is the racial composition of students in South Lake Tahoe?
South Lake Tahoe public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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