Lake Tahoe Unified
Lake Tahoe Unified has 7 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 38.7/100 — 5.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet at 60/100, where 36.6% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,413 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 30.6%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 43.9/100 | 4 | 21.0% | 19.5% |
| Middle | Developing 31.6/100 | 1 | 14.7% | 35.7% |
| High | Developing 31.8/100 | 2 | 6.4% | 50.2% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Lake Tahoe Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Lake Tahoe Unified's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 43.9.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -6.6pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 42.6 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 30.6%, 12.5pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 4.7%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet leads the district at 60 with 36.6% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Lake Tahoe Unified
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Lake Tahoe Unified spends $13,413 per student in current expenditures — $1,402 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (4)
Lake Tahoe Unified has 4 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 43.9 — 0.1 points near the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -6.6pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet with a Scope Score of 60 and 36.6% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet Lake Tahoe Unified Solid Base | 36.6% | Solid 60/100 |
| 2 | Bijou Community Lake Tahoe Unified Culture First | 13.6% | Developing 43/100 |
| 3 | Sierra House Elementary Lake Tahoe Unified Building Momentum | 21.7% | Developing 40/100 |
| 4 | Tahoe Valley Elementary Lake Tahoe Unified Building Momentum | 12.1% | Developing 32/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Lake Tahoe Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 31.6 — 8.8 points below the state average of 40.5.
Growth averages -7.8pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring middle school is South Tahoe Middle with a Scope Score of 32 and 14.7% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Tahoe Middle Lake Tahoe Unified Building Momentum | 14.7% | Developing 32/100 |
High Schools (2)
Lake Tahoe Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 31.8 — 15.7 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is South Tahoe High with a Scope Score of 46 and 12.7% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Tahoe High Lake Tahoe Unified Building Momentum | 12.7% | Developing 46/100 |
| 2 | Mt. Tallac High Lake Tahoe Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 17/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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What Scope Scores can't tell you about Lake Tahoe Unified
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
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