North Tahoe Middle

Tahoe-Truckee Unified
2945 Polaris Rd.
Tahoe City, CA 96145
299 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
North Tahoe School, located in Tahoe City, California, is a public middle school serving students in grades 5 through 8. Situated within the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District, the school is known for its unique mountain setting, which plays a significant role in its educational culture. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to learning, blending rigorous academic standards with outdoor-focused enrichment activities that take advantage of the surrounding Sierra Nevada environment.

The school community is characterized by its focus on student growth, character development, and academic preparation for high school. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, North Tahoe School offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to foster community engagement and personal responsibility. With a commitment to inclusivity and student support, the school strives to create a collaborative environment where students are encouraged to be curious, active participants in their own education while respecting the unique local geography and community of the Tahoe basin.
299
Total Students
18.4
Full-Time Teachers
16.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    160 (53.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    123 (41.1 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (4.3 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Tahoe-Truckee Unified
Phone: (530)581-7050
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 299
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.2
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 105
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 99
Grade 7 92
Grade 8 108
Gender Ratio
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