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Mt. Tallac High

Summary:

Mt. Tallac High is a small public high school in South Lake Tahoe, California, serving grades 9-12 with just 49 students, significantly fewer than the nearby South Tahoe High which has 1,141 students. Despite being part of the Lake Tahoe Unified School District, which is ranked 776 out of 1,568 districts in California, Mt. Tallac High consistently underperforms compared to district and state averages in key metrics.

Academically, only 6.67% of 11th-grade students at Mt. Tallac High were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 43.98% for the district and 55.73% for the state. In mathematics, 0% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to 24.54% for the district and 27.9% for the state. The school also has significantly lower graduation rates, with a 76.7% four-year graduation rate compared to 91.7% at South Tahoe High, and a much higher 13.3% dropout rate, more than double the 5.3% rate at South Tahoe High.

Additionally, Mt. Tallac High faces significant challenges with chronic absenteeism, reaching 91.5% in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to 41.9% at South Tahoe High. This high rate of chronic absenteeism is likely a contributing factor to the school's poor academic performance and high dropout rates. The school also serves a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 67.35% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 42.42% at South Tahoe High. Addressing these equity concerns and implementing targeted interventions to improve student engagement and academic achievement should be a top priority for the school and district.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1735 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
       South Lake Tahoe, CA  96150-3718

(530) 543-2264

District: Lake Tahoe Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2249th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,234 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  20.1 Help
Number of students:  64

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
54.7%
White:
35.9%
Asian:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mt. Tallac High ranks worse than 96.8% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.99. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mt. Tallac High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (54.7%), White (35.9%), Asian (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mt. Tallac High is 20.1. (See more...)
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Compare Mt. Tallac High employs 3.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mt. Tallac High is $15,234.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Mt. Tallac High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Mt. Tallac High 2249th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Mt. Tallac High in the ranking list.)

Lake Tahoe Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Tahoe Unified 776th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mt. Tallac High

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Rank History for all students at Mt. Tallac High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 20.88 1235th 1653 25.3%
2005 13.67 1631st 1901 14.2%
2006 10.56 1760th 1968 10.6%
2007 18.80 1553rd 2063 24.7%
2008 8.66 1907th 2117 9.9%
2009 30.09 1383rd 2238 38.2%
2010 12.82 1911th 2281 16.2%
2011 8.12 2095th 2367 11.5%
2012 13.34 1878th 2354 20.2%
2013 19.81 1655th 2426 31.8%
2015 14.99 1598th 1994 19.9%
2016 12.78 1696th 2039 16.8%
2017 17.64 1541st 2021 23.8%
2018 16.87 1559th 2017 22.7%
2019 14.66 1783rd 2133 16.4%
2022 12.70 1887th 2123 11.1%
2023 12.18 1939th 2348 17.4%
2024 6.99 2249th 2323 3.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mt. Tallac High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.57 899th 941 4.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mt. Tallac High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.29 1379th 1862 25.9%
2019 13.34 1699th 1937 12.3%
2023 11.44 1924th 2247 14.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Mt. Tallac High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 8.10 2010th 2118 5.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Mt. Tallac High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 8.97 1845th 1880 1.9%
2023 9.84 1960th 2207 11.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mt. Tallac High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 9.39 1754th 1814 3.3%
2023 10.41 1873rd 2142 12.6%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mt. Tallac High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 35 2 0 12 1 n/a n/a 0 50
1989 40 2 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 49
1990 42 2 2 8 3 n/a n/a 0 57
1991 52 2 2 8 4 n/a n/a 0 68
1992 38 2 2 15 2 n/a n/a 0 59
1993 9 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 12
1994 7 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 11
1995 13 1 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 23
1996 13 1 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 23
1997 14 0 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 22
1998 14 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 17
1999 11 1 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 17
2000 10 1 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 19
2001 13 1 4 4 2 n/a n/a 0 24
2002 6 1 0 21 1 n/a n/a 2 31
2003 6 1 0 21 1 n/a n/a 2 31
2004 24 2 3 42 2 n/a n/a 2 75
2005 13 1 2 43 0 n/a n/a 0 59
2006 21 1 2 61 0 n/a n/a 1 86
2007 47 4 4 40 1 n/a n/a 3 99
2008 36 5 1 45 1 n/a n/a 0 88
2009 36 4 2 62 2 0 3 0 109
2010 38 5 0 50 1 2 0 0 96
2011 31 7 1 41 0 1 1 0 82
2012 42 3 0 48 1 0 2 0 96
2013 36 2 3 50 1 0 1 0 93
2014 33 0 0 53 1 0 0 0 87
2015 34 5 0 46 2 0 0 0 87
2016 39 4 2 47 3 0 3 0 98
2017 34 2 0 29 1 0 4 0 70
2018 35 0 1 36 1 2 3 0 78
2019 28 1 4 29 2 0 1 0 65
2020 15 2 3 30 1 0 3 1 55
2021 17 0 3 28 0 1 1 0 50
2022 19 1 3 45 0 0 0 0 68
2023 14 0 2 31 0 0 2 0 49
2024 23 0 3 35 0 0 3 0 64

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mt. Tallac High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 50 3.0 16.6 n/a
1989 49 3.7 13.2 n/a
1990 57 3.0 19.0 n/a
1991 68 2.0 34.0 n/a
1992 59 2.0 29.5 n/a
1993 12 1.0 12.0 91.7
1994 11 1.0 11.0 0
1995 23 1.0 23.0 0
1996 23 1.0 23.0 0
1997 22 1.0 22.0 0
1998 17 1.0 17.0 0
1999 17 1.0 17.0 0
2000 19 1.0 19.0 0
2001 24 1.0 24.0 0
2002 31 2.0 15.5 0
2003 31 2.0 15.5 0
2004 75 1.6 46.9 0
2005 59 3.0 19.7 55.9
2006 86 2.9 29.7 56.5
2007 99 4.3 23.0 n/a
2008 88 1.7 51.8 64.8
2009 109 4.7 23.2 56.9
2010 96 4.0 24.0 83.3
2011 82 n/a n/a 56.1
2012 96 4.1 23.1 57.3
2013 93 4.0 22.9 69.9
2014 87 3.4 25.0 78.2
2015 87 4.0 21.7 83.9
2016 98 4.0 24.5 78.6
2017 70 4.4 15.6 75.7
2018 78 4.2 18.2 79.5
2019 65 4.0 15.9 76.9
2020 55 n/a n/a 76.4
2021 50 4.3 11.5 68
2022 68 5.0 13.6 69.1
2023 49 3.9 12.5 67.3
2024 64 3.1 20.1 64.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mt. Tallac High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 50 3.0 16.6 n/a
1989 49 3.7 13.2 n/a
1990 57 3.0 19.0 n/a
1991 68 2.0 34.0 n/a
1992 59 2.0 29.5 n/a
1993 12 1.0 12.0 91.7
1994 11 1.0 11.0 0
1995 23 1.0 23.0 0
1996 23 1.0 23.0 0
1997 22 1.0 22.0 0
1998 17 1.0 17.0 0
1999 17 1.0 17.0 0
2000 19 1.0 19.0 0
2001 24 1.0 24.0 0
2002 31 2.0 15.5 0
2003 31 2.0 15.5 0
2004 75 1.6 46.9 0
2005 59 3.0 19.7 55.9
2006 86 2.9 29.7 56.5
2007 99 4.3 23.0 n/a
2008 88 1.7 51.8 64.8
2009 109 4.7 23.2 56.9
2010 96 4.0 24.0 83.3
2011 82 n/a n/a 56.1
2012 96 4.1 23.1 57.3
2013 93 4.0 22.9 69.9
2014 87 3.4 25.0 78.2
2015 87 4.0 21.7 83.9
2016 98 4.0 24.5 78.6
2017 70 4.4 15.6 75.7
2018 78 4.2 18.2 79.5
2019 65 4.0 15.9 76.9
2020 55 n/a n/a 76.4
2021 50 4.3 11.5 68
2022 68 5.0 13.6 69.1
2023 49 3.9 12.5 67.3
2024 64 3.1 20.1 64.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mt. Tallac High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $15,234

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mt. Tallac High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1783rd of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1939th of 2348 High schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mt. Tallac High)7.414.3
 6.9%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lake Tahoe Unified)50.450.6
 0.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Mt. Tallac High)00
   11th Grade Mathematics (Lake Tahoe Unified)26.822.7
 4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
12th Grade Science (Mt. Tallac High)8.79.1
 0.4%
   12th Grade Science (Lake Tahoe Unified)21.227.1
 6%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students6549
 24.6%
African American10
 100%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic2931
 6.9%
Pacific Islander00
White2814
 50%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.9%67.3%
 9.6%

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Students at Mt. Tallac High are 55% Hispanic, 36% White, 5% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

Mt. Tallac High ranks in the bottom 3.2% of California high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 64 students attended Mt. Tallac High.


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