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2945 Polaris Road, Tahoe City, CA 96145-5099
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 71st percentile among comparable California schools.
63.1% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 35.9% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 63.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 35.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 491/1,596 (69th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 422/1,596 (74th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 17:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 468 |
| Low-Income Students | 169 (36.1%) |
| English Learners | 37 (7.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.6 points from last year and fell 2.2 points over the full period. Math rose 0.7 points from last year and fell 5.9 points over the full period.
•Math -5.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
63.1% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 31% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 28.9-point reading income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 48% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 20% to 20%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
35.9% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 27% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 35.1-point math income gap is wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does North Tahoe High compare within the district?
North Tahoe High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 9–12 schools in Tahoe-Truckee Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does North Tahoe High rank in California?
North Tahoe High ranks No. 491 of 1,596 in reading and No. 422 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at North Tahoe High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 2 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 49.1% meet the reading standard and 18.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does North Tahoe High compare with other schools in Placer County?
North Tahoe High is No. 12 in reading and No. 13 in math proficiency among the 17 9–12 schools in Placer County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Placer CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| North Tahoe HighThis school | 35.9% | 63.1% |
| Tahoe Truckee High | 42.5% | 74.2% |
