Serving 890 students in grades 9-12, Tahoe Truckee High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 890 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tahoe Truckee High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Tahoe Truckee High School's student population of 890 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
890 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tahoe Truckee High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tahoe Truckee High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1814 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
33%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
60%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tahoe Truckee High School's ranking?
Tahoe Truckee High School is ranked #1814 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Tahoe Truckee High School often compared to?
Tahoe Truckee High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sierra High (Continuation School) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tahoe Truckee High School?
The graduation rate of Tahoe Truckee High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Tahoe Truckee High School?
890 students attend Tahoe Truckee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Tahoe Truckee High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tahoe Truckee High School?
Tahoe Truckee High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Tahoe Truckee High School offer ?
Tahoe Truckee High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tahoe Truckee High School part of?
Tahoe Truckee High School is part of Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District.
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