- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
High school (grades 9-12) · South Lake Tahoe, CA
South Tahoe High
Federal NCES profile for South Tahoe High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062064002481
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Tahoe High earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in South Lake Tahoe · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- small classes for California
- 39.0%
- free-lunch eligible
South Tahoe High has class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Tahoe High ranks #9 of 9 public schools in South Lake Tahoe, CA.
School address
District: Lake Tahoe Unified · California
NCES ID 062064002481 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
South Tahoe High held near 1,108 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.5 → 57.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 062064002481 · South Lake Tahoe, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,076 enr · 18.6:1 · 39.0% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: South Tahoe Middle (716 students)
South Tahoe High held near 1,108 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.5 → 57.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
South Tahoe High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South Tahoe High
1,076 students
- South Tahoe Mi
South Tahoe Middle
716 students
- Bijou Communit 422
Bijou Community
422 students
- Sierra House E 418
Sierra House Elementary
418 students
- Tahoe Valley E 395
Tahoe Valley Elementary
395 students
- Lake Tahoe Env 334
Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet
334 students
What this shows South Tahoe High reports 1,076 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Tahoe High compares
South 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 | 18.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.0% | ▼ 30% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,076 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,076
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 25% in California - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.3%
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
$16,879
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.3 FTE
Per 478 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.6%
White 42.8%
Asian 4.4%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, South Tahoe High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
District finance for Lake Tahoe Unified reports $16,879 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Tahoe High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Tahoe Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bijou Community | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sierra House Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tahoe Valley Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Tahoe High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in South Lake Tahoe
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,076 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Tahoe High
How many students attend South Tahoe High?
South Tahoe High has 1,076 students enrolled. It is a high school in South Lake Tahoe, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,141 (2022-23) → 1,108 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Tahoe High?
The student-teacher ratio at South Tahoe High is 18.6:1, which is 13% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 18% 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 South Tahoe High?
39.0% of students at South Tahoe High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Tahoe High?
The largest demographic group at South Tahoe High is Hispanic or Latino at 48.6% of enrollment, in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Tahoe High?
South Tahoe High has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower 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 South Tahoe High rank among public schools in South Lake Tahoe?
By Resource Investment Index, South Tahoe High ranks #9 of 9 public schools in South Lake Tahoe, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in South Lake Tahoe on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Tahoe Unified?
Besides South Tahoe High, Lake Tahoe Unified also operates South Tahoe Middle (716 students), Bijou Community (422 students), and Sierra House Elementary (418 students). See the Lake Tahoe Unified district page for the complete list.