Blue Ridge

El Dorado County Office of Education
1041 Al Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 95610
7 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
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.
7
Total Students
1.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
128.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    5 (71.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (28.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: El Dorado County Office of Education
Phone: (530)541-4126
Website: http://www.edcoe.org
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 7
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.0
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 9
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 10 5
Grade 11 2
Gender Ratio
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