Very Good
#2010 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 21% in state
North Tahoe High
High School · Tahoe-truckee Unified · Tahoe City, CA
A Tahoe-truckee Unified high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
PO Box 5099, Tahoe City, CA 96145
- Math 42% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 65% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at North Tahoe High score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 54% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Tahoe High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Sacramento map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average296/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$121,875
Median home value
$980,500
Median rent
$1,768/mo
College educated
61.6%
Homeownership
76.7%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96145; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Tahoe Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 4.6 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Lake Tahoe Prepatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | 8–12 | 4.6 mi | 46 | Compare → |
| Cold Stream AlternativeEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | Not available | 13 | Compare → |
| Sierra High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | Not available | 30 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Tahoe-truckee Unified
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #5 of 10
- District spending per student
- $22,692NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Tahoe High is listed in Tahoe-Truckee Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Tahoe High
North Tahoe High is a public high school in Tahoe City, CA, part of Tahoe-truckee Unified, serving approximately 491 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,010 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Tahoe High
What grades does North Tahoe High serve?
North Tahoe High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend North Tahoe High?
North Tahoe High has an enrollment of approximately 491 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Tahoe High?
The student-teacher ratio at North Tahoe High is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Tahoe High rank in CA?
North Tahoe High ranks #2,010 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is North Tahoe High's MySchoolScout rating?
North Tahoe High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at North Tahoe High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Tahoe High has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is North Tahoe High a charter school?
No, North Tahoe High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Tahoe High a Title I school?
No, North Tahoe High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Tahoe High?
34.8% of students at North Tahoe High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 491
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Placer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.8%
- Phone
- (530) 581-7000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 96145)
- 3,291
- Area median age
- 42.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 96145; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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