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South Tahoe High

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataHighRegularGrades 9–12Rural: Fringe

Reported Enrollment

1,141

students

District

Lake Tahoe Unified

County Context Score

63/100

county-level composite, not a school rating

School Information

Address

1735 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150

School District

Lake Tahoe Unified

NCES Identifiers

School ID
062064002481
District ID
0620640

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Grade Range

9–12

High · Regular

Enrollment

1,141 students

School Setting

Rural: Fringe

School profile guide

How to use this school record

This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.

What is covered in this record

3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.

Use this as an NCES profile

South Tahoe High is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.

Separate proximity from assignment

Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.

Compare the surrounding system

El Dorado County has 68 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.

Next checks

This district context includes 8 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.

Compare before choosing

What South Tahoe High tells a parent

This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Lake Tahoe Unified, El Dorado County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.

Decision notes

  • 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
  • Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
  • Rural: Fringe matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.

What this page cannot confirm

SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for South Tahoe High. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Lake Tahoe Unified.

School scale

1,141 students

South Tahoe High reports 1,141 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 10 other high schools in El Dorado County with enrollment data, 7 report fewer students and 3 report more. The peer median is 307 students.

County peer set

11 high schools

The same-level county median enrollment is 488 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.

District path

8 district schools

Lake Tahoe Unified lists 4 primary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.

District grade-span map

Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.

County list

Primary

4

Middle

1

High

2

Other

1

Nearby context inside Lake Tahoe Unified

Bijou CommunityKG–5 · Primary · 420 studentsListed
Lake Tahoe Environmental Science MagnetKG–5 · Primary · 360 studentsListed
Sierra House ElementaryKG–5 · Primary · 410 studentsListed
Tahoe Valley ElementaryKG–5 · Primary · 414 studentsListed
South Tahoe Middle6–8 · Middle · 798 studentsListed
Mt. Tallac High9–12 · High · 49 studentsListed

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School Profile FAQ

Is South Tahoe High a recommended school?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Lake Tahoe Unified.

Does this page confirm attendance assignment for South Tahoe High?

No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.

Where does the South Tahoe High data come from?

The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.

How should I compare South Tahoe High with nearby schools?

South Tahoe High should be compared with 11 high schools in El Dorado County, plus other schools in Lake Tahoe Unified. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.

What should I verify before moving for South Tahoe High?

Before using South Tahoe High in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Lake Tahoe Unified.

Part of Lake Tahoe Unified

South Tahoe High is one of 8 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 3,648 students across 8 schools.

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Schools in District

8

Reported Enrollment

3,648

8 schools reporting

Other Schools in This District

  • Bijou CommunityKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Mt. Tallac High9–12 · HighListed only
  • South Tahoe Middle6–8 · MiddleListed only
  • Tahoe Valley ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Sierra House ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Lake Tahoe Environmental Science MagnetKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Elevated Digital Learning AcademyKG–12 · OtherListed only

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El Dorado County Schools

County Context Score

63/100

County-level composite across 68 public schools

Open county school list →

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor