Summary:
The city of South Lake Tahoe, California is home to 9 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The data reveals a mix of strong-performing and struggling schools in the area.
The top-performing schools are Meyers Elementary and Sierra House Elementary, which consistently score above the district and state averages on standardized tests. In contrast, the alternative schools like Mt. Tallac High and Elevated Digital Learning Academy struggle with very low test scores and high chronic absenteeism rates. The main high school, South Tahoe High, performs above the district average but still lags behind the state in some areas.
Socioeconomic factors appear to play a significant role, as the schools with the highest rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, like Tahoe Valley Elementary and South Tahoe Middle, tend to have lower academic outcomes. Addressing the performance gaps, attendance issues, and socioeconomic disparities will be crucial for the Lake Tahoe Unified school district to ensure all students have access to a high-quality education.
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