Tahoe Truckee High

Tahoe-Truckee Unified
11725 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
907 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Tahoe Truckee High School (TTHS), located in the scenic mountain town of Truckee, California, serves as a cornerstone of the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District. As a comprehensive public high school, it offers a diverse academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and various career paths. The school prides itself on a rigorous instructional program that balances core academic subjects with opportunities for specialized learning, all while taking advantage of its unique location in the Sierra Nevada mountains.

Beyond the classroom, Tahoe Truckee High School fosters a vibrant campus culture that emphasizes student engagement through a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school is deeply integrated into the local community, reflecting the values and spirit of the Truckee region. By prioritizing both academic achievement and personal growth, TTHS strives to cultivate well-rounded, responsible citizens who are ready to contribute effectively to their community and the world at large.
907
Total Students
45.2
Full-Time Teachers
20.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
28.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    552 (61.1%)
  • Hispanic
    297 (32.9%)
  • Two or More
    43 (4.8%)
  • Asian
    7 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.2%)
  • Black
    1 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
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)582-2600
Website: http://ths.ttusd.org/pages/tahoe_truckee_high
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 907
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 45.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 227
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 28

* 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 9 223
Grade 10 234
Grade 11 235
Grade 12 215
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Sierra High (Continuation)
Tahoe-Truckee Unified
24 Students
11661 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161 (0.2 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th