For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 937 students in Truckee, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Truckee, CA are Tahoe Truckee High School and Sierra High (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Truckee, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Truckee have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public high schools.
Truckee, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tahoe Truckee High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% 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 Truckee, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tahoe Truckee High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11725 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2600
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 894 students
Rank: #22.
Sierra High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11661 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2640
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2640
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cold Stream Alternative
Alternative School
11661 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2640
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2640
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
Truckee, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
740 Timberland Dr.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 581-0157
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 581-0157
Grades: K-6
| 77 students
11839 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-7650
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-7650
Grades: 6-8
| 678 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Truckee, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Truckee, CA include Tahoe Truckee High School and Sierra High (Continuation School).
How many public high schools are located in Truckee?
3 public high schools are located in Truckee.
What is the racial composition of students in Truckee?
Truckee public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Truckee are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Truckee include: Sierra High (Continuation School) vs. Tahoe Truckee High School, Tahoe Truckee High School vs. Sierra High (Continuation School)
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