Top Rankings
Lake Tahoe Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,604 students in Lake Tahoe Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
51爆料s in Lake Tahoe Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
3,604 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
179 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Lake Tahoe Unified School District, which is ranked #904 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#899 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
29%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.63
# American Indian Students
16 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
125 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
4%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,645 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
46%
56%
# Black Students
11 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
1,632 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
45%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
156 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
347
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
254
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
264
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
234
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
267
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
237
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
232
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
273
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
278
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
297
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
306
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
309
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
306
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,031 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,078 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$58 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$54 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,031
$19,942
Spending / Student
$15,078
$18,366
Best Lake Tahoe Unified School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meyers Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1095 San Bernardino Ave.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2371
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2371
Grades: K-5
| 352 students
Rank: #22.
Sierra House Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1709 Remington Trail
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2327
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2327
Grades: K-5
| 412 students
Rank: #33.
Elevated Digital Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Grades: K-12
| 76 students
Rank: #44.
South Tahoe High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1735 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 541-4111
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 541-4111
Grades: 9-12
| 1,108 students
Rank: #55.
South Tahoe Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2940 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 541-6404
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 541-6404
Grades: 6-8
| 765 students
Rank: #66.
Mt. Tallac High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1735 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2264
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2264
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
Rank: #77.
Tahoe Valley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
943 Tahoe Island Dr.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2350
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2350
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #88.
Bijou Community
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3501 Spruce Ave.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2337
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2337
Grades: K-5
| 425 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lake Tahoe Unified School District?
Lake Tahoe Unified School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,604 students.
What is the rank of Lake Tahoe Unified School District?
Lake Tahoe Unified School District is ranked #904 out of 1,930 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Tahoe Unified School District?
46% of Lake Tahoe Unified School District students are Hispanic, 45% 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 Lake Tahoe Unified School District?
Lake Tahoe Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Lake Tahoe Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,078 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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