Serving 75 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Golden Valley Tahoe ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Golden Valley Tahoe's student population of 75 students has grown by 120% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
75 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Golden Valley Tahoe is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
12%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
80%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Golden Valley Tahoe?
75 students attend Golden Valley Tahoe.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Golden Valley Tahoe students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Golden Valley Tahoe?
Golden Valley Tahoe has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Golden Valley Tahoe offer ?
Golden Valley Tahoe offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Golden Valley Tahoe part of?
Golden Valley Tahoe is part of Golden Valley Tahoe School District.
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