North Tahoe High

Tahoe-Truckee Unified
2945 Polaris Rd.
Tahoe City, CA 96145
468 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
North Tahoe High School, located in the scenic mountain town of Tahoe City, California, serves the students of the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District. Nestled in the heart of the Sierra Nevada mountains, the school leverages its unique environment to offer a curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with a deep appreciation for the outdoors. The school is known for its strong sense of community and its commitment to fostering both intellectual growth and physical well-being, often encouraging students to take advantage of the region's world-class recreational opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, North Tahoe High offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities, athletics, and specialized programs designed to prepare students for college and career success. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, striving to cultivate well-rounded individuals who are prepared to contribute to their local and global communities. With a focus on innovation and student-centered learning, the campus provides a supportive and engaging atmosphere that reflects the character and spirit of the North Lake Tahoe region.
468
Total Students
27.4
Full-Time Teachers
17.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    257 (55.0%)
  • Hispanic
    187 (40.0%)
  • Two or More
    16 (3.4%)
  • Asian
    5 (1.1%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Tahoe-Truckee Unified
Phone: (530)581-7000
Website: http://nths.ttusd.org/pages/north_tahoe_high
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 468
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 139
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 30

* 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 9 105
Grade 10 104
Grade 11 131
Grade 12 128
Gender Ratio
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