Lake Tahoe Unified School District
- 1021 AL TAHOE BLVD
- SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA 96150
- (530) 541-2850
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 81.0% | 71.2% |
| Dropout Rate | 6.6% | 5.0% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $9,396 | $9,292 |
| Students Per Teacher | 17.2 | 20.8 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | - |
| Number of Students | 4,076 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 237 | - |
District Test Scores
CST - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 2 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 52.0% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 52.0% | 53.0% | |
| 2008 | 46.0% | 48.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.0% | 62.0% | |
| 2009 | 70.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2008 | 60.0% | 59.0% | |
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 38.0% | 43.0% | |
| 2009 | 47.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 31.0% | 38.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2009 | 64.0% | 64.0% | |
| 2008 | 48.0% | 61.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 61.0% | 61.0% | |
| 2008 | 50.0% | 55.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2009 | 64.0% | 66.0% | |
| 2008 | 50.0% | 61.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 62.0% | 58.0% | |
| 2009 | 55.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2008 | 47.0% | 48.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.0% | 61.0% | |
| 2009 | 59.0% | 57.0% | |
| 2008 | 55.0% | 51.0% | |
| CST Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.0% | 56.0% | |
| 2009 | 47.0% | 49.0% | |
| 2008 | 43.0% | 46.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 56.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2009 | 56.0% | 52.0% | |
| 2008 | 49.0% | 47.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 50.0% | 52.0% | |
| 2009 | 50.0% | 49.0% | |
| 2008 | 40.0% | 44.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 56.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2009 | 58.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2008 | 47.0% | 49.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 60.0% | 48.0% | |
| 2009 | 51.0% | 43.0% | |
| 2008 | 51.0% | 41.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 57.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 57.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 33.0% | 42.0% | |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 57.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2009 | 52.0% | 48.0% | |
| 2008 | 41.0% | 45.0% | |
| CST General Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 7.0% | 30.0% | |
| 2009 | 12.0% | 30.0% | |
| 2008 | 19.0% | 31.0% | |
| CST History - Social Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 46.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2009 | 41.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2008 | 26.0% | 36.0% | |
| CST Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.0% | 59.0% | |
| 2009 | 64.0% | 56.0% | |
| 2008 | 57.0% | 52.0% | |
Grade 9 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 56.0% | 22.0% | |
| 2009 | 41.0% | 21.0% | |
| 2008 | 53.0% | 18.0% | |
| CST Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2009 | 92.0% | 51.0% | |
| 2008 | 81.0% | 52.0% | |
| CST Earth Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 37.0% | 35.0% | |
| 2009 | 29.0% | 29.0% | |
| 2008 | 44.0% | 31.0% | |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2009 | 53.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2008 | 58.0% | 49.0% | |
| CST General Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 23.0% | 17.0% | |
| 2009 | 26.0% | 17.0% | |
| 2008 | 34.0% | 18.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 57.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 81.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2008 | 50.0% | 43.0% | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 19.0% | 12.0% | |
| 2009 | 25.0% | 11.0% | |
| 2008 | 15.0% | 9.0% | |
| CST Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.0% | 40.0% | |
| 2009 | 53.0% | 37.0% | |
| 2008 | 34.0% | 36.0% | |
| CST Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 35.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2009 | 47.0% | 34.0% | |
| 2008 | 39.0% | 35.0% | |
| CST Chemistry Test | |||
| 2010 | 47.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2009 | 54.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 33.0% | 41.0% | |
| CST Earth Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 10.0% | 29.0% | |
| 2009 | 13.0% | 23.0% | |
| 2008 | 19.0% | 23.0% | |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 42.0% | 45.0% | |
| 2009 | 42.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 45.0% | 41.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 17.0% | 14.0% | |
| 2009 | 17.0% | 14.0% | |
| 2008 | 14.0% | 12.0% | |
| CST Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 49.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 52.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 49.0% | 40.0% | |
| CST World History Test | |||
| 2010 | 23.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2009 | 31.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2008 | 30.0% | 33.0% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 10.0% | 8.0% | |
| 2009 | 21.0% | 8.0% | |
| 2008 | 30.0% | 5.0% | |
| CST Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 22.0% | 14.0% | |
| 2009 | 19.0% | 12.0% | |
| 2008 | 21.0% | 11.0% | |
| CST Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 29.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 57.0% | 41.0% | |
| 2008 | 37.0% | 39.0% | |
| CST Chemistry Test | |||
| 2010 | 29.0% | 30.0% | |
| 2009 | 8.0% | 27.0% | |
| 2008 | 31.0% | 25.0% | |
| CST Earth Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 21.0% | 32.0% | |
| 2009 | 43.0% | 26.0% | |
| 2008 | 36.0% | 28.0% | |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 34.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2009 | 33.0% | 40.0% | |
| 2008 | 33.0% | 37.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 8.0% | 6.0% | |
| 2009 | 10.0% | 7.0% | |
| 2008 | 6.0% | 6.0% | |
| CST Physics Test | |||
| 2010 | 36.0% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 52.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2008 | 45.0% | 47.0% | |
| CST Summative High School Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 47.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2009 | 32.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2008 | 39.0% | 43.0% | |
| CST U.S. History Test | |||
| 2010 | 28.0% | 45.0% | |
| 2009 | 32.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 25.0% | 38.0% | |
| CST Integrated Math 1 Test | |||
| 2008 | 6.0% | 9.0% | |
End of Course - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 40.0% | 31.0% | |
| 2009 | 40.0% | 28.0% | |
| 2008 | 34.0% | 25.0% | |
| CST Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 49.0% | 31.0% | |
| 2009 | 40.0% | 28.0% | |
| 2008 | 28.0% | 27.0% | |
| CST Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 46.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 61.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2008 | 52.0% | 42.0% | |
| CST Chemistry Test | |||
| 2010 | 37.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2009 | 32.0% | 36.0% | |
| 2008 | 33.0% | 32.0% | |
| CST Earth Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 29.0% | 33.0% | |
| 2009 | 25.0% | 28.0% | |
| 2008 | 40.0% | 28.0% | |
| CST General Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 17.0% | 27.0% | |
| 2009 | 20.0% | 26.0% | |
| 2008 | 27.0% | 27.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 27.0% | 27.0% | |
| 2009 | 32.0% | 26.0% | |
| 2008 | 26.0% | 24.0% | |
| CST Physics Test | |||
| 2010 | 36.0% | 49.0% | |
| 2009 | 50.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2008 | 43.0% | 43.0% | |
| CST Summative High School Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 50.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2009 | 33.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2008 | 39.0% | 47.0% | |
| CST World History Test | |||
| 2010 | 23.0% | 41.0% | |
| 2009 | 31.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2008 | 29.0% | 33.0% | |
| CST Integrated Math 1 Test | |||
| 2008 | 5.0% | 11.0% | |
Source: CA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 4,076 | 17.2 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 356 |
| 1st Grade Students | 290 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 277 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 282 |
| 4th Grade Students | 258 |
| 5th Grade Students | 297 |
| 6th Grade Students | 290 |
| 7th Grade Students | 269 |
| 8th Grade Students | 322 |
| 9th Grade Students | 321 |
| 10th Grade Students | 315 |
| 11th Grade Students | 348 |
| 12th Grade Students | 340 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 37 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 219 |
| Hispanic | 1,611 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 40 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 1,996 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 2,049 |
| Female | 1,916 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 237 | 17.2 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 16 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 122 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 89 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 10 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 40 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 1 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 7 |
| Elementary | 3 |
| Secondary | 4 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 1 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 116 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 2 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 17 |
| School Administrators | 8 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 19 |
| Student Support Services | 12 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 59 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $41,878,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $18,951,000 | 45.3% |
| Property Tax | $16,218,000 | 38.7% |
| Other School Systems | $129,000 | 0.3% |
| Cities and Counties | $128,000 | 0.3% |
| Transportation Fees from Pupils and Parents | $103,000 | 0.2% |
| School Lunch | $368,000 | 0.9% |
| Other Sales and Services | $31,000 | 0.07% |
| Rents and Royalties | $131,000 | 0.3% |
| Interest Earnings | $444,000 | 1.1% |
| Miscellaneous | $1,399,000 | 3.3% |
| Total State Revenues | $19,550,000 | 46.7% |
| General Formula Assistance | $8,373,000 | 20.0% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $461,000 | 1.1% |
| Special Education Programs | $2,675,000 | 6.4% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $661,000 | 1.6% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $38,000 | 0.09% |
| School Lunch Programs | $90,000 | 0.2% |
| Transportation Programs | $1,032,000 | 2.5% |
| Other Programs | $5,139,000 | 12.3% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $1,081,000 | 2.6% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $3,377,000 | 8.1% |
| Through State - Title I | $648,000 | 1.5% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $1,004,000 | 2.4% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $341,000 | 0.8% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $33,000 | 0.08% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $8,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $33,000 | 0.08% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $155,000 | 0.4% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $880,000 | 2.1% |
| Through State - Other | $275,000 | 0.7% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $39,296,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $24,606,000 | 62.6% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $13,494,000 | 34.3% |
| Student Support | $1,532,000 | 3.7% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $1,221,000 | 2.9% |
| General Administration Support | $593,000 | 1.4% |
| School Administration Support | $2,061,000 | 4.9% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $3,917,000 | 9.4% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,633,000 | 3.9% |
| Other Support Services | $2,537,000 | 6.1% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $1,196,000 | 3.0% |
| Food Services | $1,196,000 | 2.9% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 81.0% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 358 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 97 | 6.6% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Lake Tahoe Unified School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 8
- Students: 4,076
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 237
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| School Name (Sort |
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Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
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School Rating (Sort by) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIJOU COMMUNITY SCHOOL | ||||
3501 Spruce Ave
South Lake Tahoe, CA Public | KG-5 | 493 | 15.9 | ![]() Review This School |
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| LAKE TAHOE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE MAGNET SCHOOL | ||||
1095 San Bernardino Ave
South Lake Tahoe, CA Public | KG-5 | 363 | 20.2 | ![]() Review This School |
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| MT. TALLAC HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1735 Lake Tahoe Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA Public | 9-12 | 96 | 24.0 | ![]() Review This School |
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| SIERRA HOUSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1709 Remington Trail
South Lake Tahoe, CA Public | KG-5 | 458 | 19.1 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SOUTH TAHOE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1735 Lake Tahoe Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA Public | 9-12 | 1,143 | 19.9 | ![]() Review This School |
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| SOUTH TAHOE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
2940 Lake Tahoe Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA Public | 6-8 | 882 | 23.1 | ![]() Review This School |
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| TAHOE VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
943 Tahoe Island Dr
South Lake Tahoe, CA Public | KG-5 | 445 | 18.5 | ![]() Review This School |
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| TRANSITIONAL LEARNING CENTER (CONTINUATION) SCHOOL | ||||
1735 Lake Tahoe Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA Public | 9-12 | 85 | 42.5 | ![]() Review This School |
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