- Enrollment
- 907
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tahoe City, CA
North Tahoe High
Federal NCES profile for North Tahoe High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063877006514
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Tahoe High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Tahoe City · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- students per teacher
- 28.3%
- free-lunch eligible
North Tahoe High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Tahoe High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Tahoe City, CA.
School address
District: Tahoe-Truckee Unified · California
NCES ID 063877006514 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
North Tahoe High held near 491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 063877006514 · Tahoe City, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
468 enr · 21.3:1 · 28.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Tahoe Truckee High (907 students)
North Tahoe High held near 491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
North Tahoe High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tahoe Truckee
Tahoe Truckee High
907 students
- Alder Creek Mi
Alder Creek Middle
535 students
- Truckee Elemen
Truckee Elementary
515 students
- Glenshire Elem
Glenshire Elementary
499 students
- This school
North Tahoe High
468 students
- Kings Beach El 362
Kings Beach Elementary
362 students
What this shows North Tahoe High reports 468 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Tahoe High compares
North Tahoe High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.3% | ▼ 49% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 468 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
468
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 46% in California - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,692
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.0%
Hispanic or Latino 40.0%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, North Tahoe High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tahoe-Truckee Unified reports $22,692 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Tahoe High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe Truckee High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alder Creek Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Truckee Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenshire Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kings Beach Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Tahoe High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~468 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about North Tahoe High
How many students attend North Tahoe High?
North Tahoe High has 468 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tahoe City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 505 (2022-23) → 491 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Tahoe High?
The student-teacher ratio at North Tahoe High is 21.3:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Tahoe High?
28.3% of students at North Tahoe High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Tahoe High?
The largest demographic group at North Tahoe High is White at 55.0% of enrollment, in Tahoe City, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Tahoe High?
North Tahoe High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Tahoe High rank among public schools in Tahoe City?
By Resource Investment Index, North Tahoe High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Tahoe City, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Tahoe-Truckee Unified?
Besides North Tahoe High, Tahoe-Truckee Unified also operates Tahoe Truckee High (907 students), Alder Creek Middle (535 students), and Truckee Elementary (515 students). See the Tahoe-Truckee Unified district page for the complete list.