Summary:
The Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District consists of 11 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school, serving the Tahoe-Truckee area. The data reveals significant disparities in school performance, with some schools excelling and others struggling.
Donner Trail Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, ranking in the top 5% of California elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Sierra High (Continuation) and Cold Stream Alternative are the lowest-performing schools in the district, with low graduation rates, high dropout rates, and very low proficiency levels on standardized tests.
Tahoe Truckee High and North Tahoe High have strong 4-year graduation rates of 96% and 98%, respectively, while Sierra High (Continuation) has a much lower 4-year graduation rate of 78.6%. The schools with the highest percentages of free/reduced lunch recipients, Sierra High (Continuation) and Cold Stream Alternative, also have the lowest test scores and graduation rates, suggesting a potential link between socioeconomic status and academic achievement.
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