Best Public High Schools in South Lake Tahoe, CA (2026)

Best South Lake Tahoe Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,172 students in South Lake Tahoe, CA.

The top-ranked public high schools in South Lake Tahoe, CA are South Tahoe High School and Mt. Tallac High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

South Lake Tahoe, CA public high schools have an score of 24% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in South Lake Tahoe have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.

South Lake Tahoe, CA public high school have a of 89%, which is more than the California average of 86%.

The school with highest graduation rate is South Tahoe High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in South Lake Tahoe, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

South Tahoe High School

(Math: 25% | Reading: 50%)
:

Top 50%

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1735 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 541-4111

Gr: 9-12 | 1,108 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

Rank: #22.

Mt. Tallac High School

Alternative School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
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Bottom 50%

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1735 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2264

Gr: 9-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in South Lake Tahoe, California

South Lake Tahoe, California Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Al Tahoe Elementary School (Closed 2005)

P.o. Box 14426
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96151
(530) 543-2310

Gr: K-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Charter Transitional Reporting Educational Center (Closed 2009)

Alternative School
Charter School

1286 Kyburz Ave.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 295-2257

Gr: 7-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Elevated Digital Learning Academy (Closed 2024)

Alternative School

1201 Lyons Ave.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 541-2850

Gr: K-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Meyers Elementary School (Closed 2005)

P.o. Box 14426
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96151
(530) 543-2371

Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Transitional Learning Center (Continuation) (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

1735 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2264

Gr: 9-12

Transitional Learning Center Continuation School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

1735 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2264

Gr: K-12 | 38 students Minority enrollment: 69%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in South Lake Tahoe, CA?

The top-ranked public high schools in South Lake Tahoe, CA include South Tahoe High School and Mt. Tallac High School.

How many public high schools are located in South Lake Tahoe?

2 public high schools are located in South Lake Tahoe.

What is the racial composition of students in South Lake Tahoe?

South Lake Tahoe public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).