Mt. Tallac High

1735 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

50 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mt. Tallac High School is an alternative education institution located in South Lake Tahoe, California, operating under the Lake Tahoe Unified School District. Serving a smaller population of students, the school is designed to provide a flexible and supportive academic environment for those who may benefit from a non-traditional approach to learning. Its curriculum is focused on helping students recover credits, stay on track for graduation, and develop the skills necessary to transition successfully into adulthood or higher education.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere where staff can offer more individualized attention to student needs. By providing smaller class sizes and a personalized pace, Mt. Tallac aims to remove barriers to academic success that students might encounter in a comprehensive high school setting. Ultimately, the school serves as a vital resource for the community, ensuring that all students in South Lake Tahoe have a viable path toward earning their high school diploma.

Total Students

3.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mt. Tallac High
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	29
Two or More	2
American Indian	2

Hispanic
29 (58.0%)
White
17 (34.0%)
Two or More
2 (4.0%)
American Indian
2 (4.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Lake Tahoe Unified
Phone:	(530)543-2264
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	50
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	35
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 10 1

Grade 11 16

Grade 12 33