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Tahoe Expedition Academy
High School
9765 Schaffer's Mill Road, Truckee, CA 96161
Enrollment
224
Student-Teacher
9:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
224
Student-Teacher
9:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
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Tahoe Expedition Academy
High School in Truckee · grades Kindergarten – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Tahoe Expedition Academy
Tahoe Expedition Academy is a private high school in Truckee, CA. Tahoe Expedition Academy serves approximately 224 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 9:1 students to teachers, Tahoe Expedition Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Tahoe Expedition Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Tahoe Expedition Academy compares to 7 public schools serving similar grades in Truckee, CA
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Tahoe Expedition Academy (this school) | — |
| Sierra Expeditionary Learning | 4.8 |
| Alder Creek Middle | 8.6 |
| Sierra High (Continuation) | 5.6 |
| Cold Stream Alternative | — |
| Tahoe Truckee High | 7.4 |
| Truckee Elementary | 6.3 |
| Glenshire Elementary | 9.1 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 224 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Address
- 9765 Schaffer's Mill Road, Truckee, CA 96161
- Phone
- (530) 546-5253
- Data Year
- SY 2024-25
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Location
9765 Schaffer's Mill Road, Truckee, CA 96161
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Tahoe Expedition Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. LAKE TAHOE PREPATORY SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 7.2 miles away, in nearby Olympic Valley). Another option is North Tahoe High (rated 7.8/10, 8.0 miles away, in nearby Tahoe City). Additionally, Tahoe Truckee High (rated 7.4/10, 3.1 miles away). For more schools in Truckee, see our Truckee schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 11.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| TAHOE EXPEDITION ACADEMY Truckee | 0.6 mi | 5.9 |
| Alder Creek Middle Truckee | 2.9 mi | 8.6 |
| Sierra Expeditionary Learning Truckee | 2.8 mi | 4.8 |
| Cold Stream Alternative Truckee | 2.9 mi | — |
| Sierra High (Continuation) Truckee | 2.9 mi | 5.6 |
| Tahoe Truckee High Truckee | 3.1 mi | 7.4 |
| Truckee Elementary Truckee | 3.3 mi | 6.3 |
| Wild River - Coldstream Campus Truckee | 3.6 mi | — |
| Wild River - Haskatasun Truckee | 4.6 mi | — |
| Glenshire Elementary Truckee | 5.3 mi | 9.1 |
| LAKE TAHOE PREPATORY SCHOOL Olympic Valley | 7.2 mi | 7.8 |
| Lake Tahoe Preparatory School Olympic Valley | 7.2 mi | — |
| North Tahoe High Tahoe City | 8.0 mi | 7.8 |
| North Tahoe Middle Tahoe City | 8.0 mi | 8.2 |
| Creekside Charter Olympic Valley | 8.4 mi | 7.7 |
| Tahoe Lake Elementary Tahoe City | 9.2 mi | 7.8 |
| ISchool Kings Beach | 7.6 mi | — |
| Kings Beach Elementary King Beach | 8.5 mi | 7.3 |
| SUGAR BOWL ACADEMY Norden | 9.2 mi | 6.9 |
| ISCHOOL Carson City | 11.9 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 96161 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$128,535
Median Home Value
$922,000
Median Rent
$2,104/mo
Population
19,231
College Educated
60.4%
Homeownership
78.6%
Avg Commute
21.9 min
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Median Age
43.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Tahoe Expedition Academy
What grades does Tahoe Expedition Academy serve?
Tahoe Expedition Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Tahoe Expedition Academy?
Tahoe Expedition Academy has an enrollment of approximately 224 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tahoe Expedition Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Tahoe Expedition Academy is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Tahoe Expedition Academy a private school?
Yes, Tahoe Expedition Academy is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 224
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Placer County
- Phone
- (530) 546-5253
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