South Tahoe High

South Tahoe High serves 1,108 students in grades 9-12 in the mountain community of South Lake Tahoe, California. With 57 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19.4:1, providing a manageable class size environment for high school students. Academically, South Tahoe High ranks in the 54th percentile among California high schools, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10.

The school shows stronger performance in English Language Arts, where 47% of students score proficient or above, compared to mathematics where 27% reach proficiency levels. These results indicate areas with room for academic growth, particularly in mathematical skills. The school draws from a community where the median household income is $76,980 and 36% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The area maintains a relatively low poverty rate of 11.2%, with median home values of $595,300 reflecting the desirable mountain location. As a regular public high school, South Tahoe High provides comprehensive secondary education in one of California's most scenic settings. The school serves families in the Lake Tahoe basin, where students experience both academic learning and the unique character of living in a renowned mountain resort community.