BLUE RIDGE

Blue Ridge is a Title I public school that is part of the El Dorado County Office of Education school district, located in South Lake Tahoe, CA with about 8 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 2 teachers, Blue Ridge has a student/teacher ratio of about 4:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Blue Ridge School, located at 1041 Al Tahoe Blvd. in South Lake Tahoe, is an alternative educational program operating under the jurisdiction of the El Dorado County Office of Education (EDCOE). Unlike traditional comprehensive high schools, Blue Ridge is designed to serve students who may benefit from a more personalized, flexible, or supportive academic environment. The school focuses on credit recovery and individualized learning paths, aiming to help students who have struggled in conventional settings stay on track for high school graduation and post-secondary success.

As part of the broader EDCOE network, the school emphasizes a small-group setting that allows for closer interaction between teachers and students. The curriculum is tailored to meet state standards while accommodating the unique pacing and social-emotional needs of its student body. By prioritizing a structured yet adaptable approach, Blue Ridge provides a vital resource for the South Lake Tahoe community, ensuring that students have access to the instructional support and guidance necessary to overcome educational hurdles and achieve their academic goals.

For more information, contact Blue Ridge at (530) 541-4126 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.