South Tahoe High
South Lake Tahoe, CA · Lake Tahoe Unified · Grades 9-12
823rd of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 46%▲ Improving
South Tahoe High ranking
SchoolRow ranks South Tahoe High 823rd of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 46% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 40th in 2015 to 46th in 2025 — improving.
South Tahoe High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 258 students tested
South Tahoe High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,108 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 35.1% | 47.4% | ▲ 12.3 pts | |
| White | 52.7% | 43.7% | ▼ 9.0 pts | |
| Asian | 7.5% | 3.7% | ▼ 3.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.8% | 3.4% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Black | 1.7% | 0.4% | ▼ 1.3 pts |
Homes near South Tahoe High
Typical home value $676K in zip 96150 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near South Tahoe High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Blue RidgeEl Dorado County Office of Education · 2.8 mi away
- –Alpine-Tahoe CommunityAlpine County Office of Education · 3 mi away
- –Mt. Tallac HighLake Tahoe Unified · 3 mi away
- –Alpine County Secondary Community DayAlpine County Unified · 14.6 mi away
- –Eastern Alpine Academy - A California Opportunity SchoolAlpine County Office of Education · 14.7 mi away
- 8North Tahoe HighTahoe-Truckee Unified · 20.7 mi away431st of 1,528
ELA 64% · Math 35%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is South Tahoe High in?
South Tahoe High is part of the Lake Tahoe Unified district in South Lake Tahoe, California.
Is South Tahoe High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks South Tahoe High 823rd of 1,528 California high schools (better than 46% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of South Tahoe High?
Hispanic 47%, White 44%, Asian 4%, Two or more races 3% (1,108 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near South Tahoe High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 96150 is $676K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.