Truckee High School is one of two high schools in the Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District. The district is based in the Lake Tahoe area town of Truckee in eastern Nevada County, California.
Serving 894 students in grades 9-12, Tahoe Truckee High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 894 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tahoe Truckee High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Tahoe Truckee High School's student population of 894 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
894 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Year Founded
1951
Colors
Scarlet, Silver
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Aug 20, 2025
School Rankings
Tahoe Truckee High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tahoe Truckee High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2331 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
31%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
61%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wolverine
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tahoe Truckee High School's ranking?
Tahoe Truckee High School is ranked #2331 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Tahoe Truckee High School often compared to?
Tahoe Truckee High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sierra High (Continuation School) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tahoe Truckee High School?
The graduation rate of Tahoe Truckee High School is 96%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Tahoe Truckee High School?
894 students attend Tahoe Truckee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Tahoe Truckee High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tahoe Truckee High School?
Tahoe Truckee High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Tahoe Truckee High School offer ?
Tahoe Truckee High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tahoe Truckee High School part of?
Tahoe Truckee High School is part of Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District.
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