South Tahoe High School is a public high school in South Lake Tahoe, California, United States. It was established in 1952 and is the only high school that belongs to the Lake Tahoe Unified School District. The school mascot is the Viking and its colors are blue and gold.
Serving 1,108 students in grades 9-12, South Tahoe High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,108 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Tahoe High School's student population of 1,108 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,108 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Year Founded
1952
School Calendar
School Rankings
South Tahoe High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Tahoe High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5013 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
47%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
44%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Viking
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Tahoe High School's ranking?
South Tahoe High School is ranked #5013 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are South Tahoe High School often compared to?
South Tahoe High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George Whittell High School, Douglas High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Tahoe High School?
The graduation rate of South Tahoe High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend South Tahoe High School?
1,108 students attend South Tahoe High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of South Tahoe High School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 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 South Tahoe High School?
South Tahoe High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does South Tahoe High School offer ?
South Tahoe High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South Tahoe High School part of?
South Tahoe High School is part of Lake Tahoe Unified School District.
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