Schools in 96145 — Tahoe City, California: 96145 schools average 10.5 points above the state — but the range is 16.4 points wide.
96145 has 3 ranked schools in Tahoe City, averaging a Scope Score of 55.3/100 — 10.5 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 44.9 to 61.3, a 16.4-point spread.
How 96145 schools perform
The top-ranked school is North Tahoe High with a Scope Score of 61 and 21.3% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 96145 averages 17.4%, near the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 96145 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 96145 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96145 | Tahoe City | 3 | Solid 55.3/100 | — |
| 96150 | South Lake Tahoe | 8 | Developing 37.6/100 | -17.8 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 96145
Hidden gems: 1 school in 96145 is classified as Growth Engine — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
All schools in 96145
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Tahoe High Tahoe-Truckee Unified Building Momentum | 21.3% | Solid 61/100 |
| 2 | Tahoe Lake Elementary Tahoe-Truckee Unified Growth Engine | 27.1% | Solid 60/100 |
| 3 | North Tahoe Middle Tahoe-Truckee Unified Building Momentum | 24.7% | Developing 45/100 |
Schools in 96145 on the map
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology