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School Overview

Data & methodology
Overall
B+
Matriculation B+
Academics A-
Extracurriculars B+
Community B+
Reviews B
Located in California’s beautiful Olympic Valley, Lake Tahoe Preparatory School is a coeducational, college preparatory school serving 55 students in grades nine through 12. Our students benefit from our robust curriculum approved by the University of California, small class size, individualized learning, and access to yearlong outdoor sports. All our students receive a rigorous academic experience designed to meet them where they are in their academic journey.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$65,000
Enrollment
55
International Students
25%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
85%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:7
AP
15
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
25
Class Size
7
Boarding %
95

School Materials

Matriculation

(2022)
Ranking University/College Students
#27 University of Southern California 1
#55 University of Miami 1
#57 Penn State University Park 4
#68 Indiana University Bloomington 1
#76 Willamette University 1
SUNY University at Binghamton 1
#83 University of California: Riverside 1
#93 University of San Diego 1
#99 University of Oregon 1

Academics

AP Courses

(15)
Biology
Calculus AB
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Physics B
Psychology
Biology
Calculus AB
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Physics B
Psychology
United States Government and Politics
United States History
World History
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Studio Art: Drawing
Physics 1
Physics 2
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Physics C: Mechanics
Spanish Language and Culture
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Sports

(14)
Nordic Skiing
Snowboarding
Soccer
Golf
Hiking
Kayaking
Nordic Skiing
Snowboarding
Soccer
Golf
Hiking
Kayaking
Mountain Biking
Climbing
Swimming
Tennis
Fly-Fishing
Beach Volleyball
River rafting
Skiing
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(39)
Chess Club
Disc Golf
Dry-land Training
Field Sports
Freestyle Skiing
Freestyle Snowboarding
Chess Club
Disc Golf
Dry-land Training
Field Sports
Freestyle Skiing
Freestyle Snowboarding
Handball
Horseback riding
Ice Hockey
Ice Skating
Jewelry Design
Kayaking
Mountain Biking
Music Instruction
Nordic Skiing
Photography
River Rafting
Rock Climbing
Sea Kayaking
Swimming
Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Weightlifting
Yearbook
Yoga
Alpine Skiing & Snowboarding
Backpacking Club
Badminton Club
Basketball Club
Camping Club
Ceramics Club
Community Service Club
Fishing Club
Golf Club
Hiking Club
Horseback Riding
Jazz Club
Show More (13 extracurriculars)National Honor Society
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Arts

(6)
Ceramics
Studio Art
Digital Photography
Drawing
Jewelry Design
Painting

School Link

Contact Info

https://laketahoeprep.org
256-682-8690
beth.ragland@laketahoeprep.org
California

Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 9-12
Rural
IB: No
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1978
Campus Size: 3 acres
Boarding Rate: 95%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Zoom, Skype, On Campus, International Admission Visits, 4/WeChat
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: Lake Tahoe Preparatory School English Proficiency Test, Duolingo
School Code:
SSAT: 7452
Spots for Chinese Students Next Year: 5
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Frequently Ask Questions about Lake Tahoe Preparatory School

Tell me a bit about Lake Tahoe Preparatory School.
Lake Tahoe Preparatory School is Co-ed private boarding school located in California, US. It was founded 1978 , and currently has about 55 students, 25.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://laketahoeprep.org.
Does Lake Tahoe Preparatory School have rigorous academic requirements?
Lake Tahoe Preparatory School is offering 15 AP courses.

Lake Tahoe Preparatory School also have 85% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Lake Tahoe Preparatory School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2022, some students attended University of Southern California, University of Miami, Penn State University Park, Indiana University Bloomington and Willamette University.
What is the application requirement for Lake Tahoe Preparatory School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Lake Tahoe Preparatory School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for Lake Tahoe Preparatory School?
The total fee for Lake Tahoe Preparatory School in 2024 is $65,000 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at beth.ragland@laketahoeprep.org .
Where is Lake Tahoe Preparatory School located?
Lake Tahoe Preparatory School is located in the State of California of USA.
How popular is Lake Tahoe Preparatory School on the ½ûÂþÌìÌà network?
Based on ½ûÂþÌìÌà monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Lake Tahoe Preparatory School is among the most popular schools, within top 287 for all schools on ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ.

Also Lake Tahoe Preparatory School has been favorited by 64 users.
How do I complete an application for Lake Tahoe Preparatory School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on ½ûÂþÌìÌà to learn more about Lake Tahoe Preparatory School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Lake Tahoe Preparatory School’s official site: https://laketahoeprep.org or call them at 256-682-8690.
What is the ½ûÂþÌìÌà rating for Lake Tahoe Preparatory School?
The overall rating for Lake Tahoe Preparatory School is B+.

The section ratings of Lake Tahoe Preparatory School are:
B+ for Matriculation
A- for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
B+ for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews

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