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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
$65000
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%

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
#99 University of Utah 2
#103 University of Arizona 1
#103 University of California: Santa Cruz 1
#103 University of San Francisco 2
#104 University of California: Merced 1
#127 Seattle University 2
#136 University of the Pacific 1
#148 San Diego State University 1
#151 Colorado State University 1
#162 Oregon State University 1
#182 University of Houston 1
#263 Montana State University 1
California State University: Sacramento 3
Castleton University 1
Hawaii Pacific University 1
Miami University: Hamilton 1
Mount Saint Mary's University 1
New England College 2
Regis College 1
University of Nevada: Reno 2
Western State Colorado University 1
Western Washington University 1
Westminster College 1
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2022 2020-2021 2020 2018 2011-2015 Total
All schools 28 35 40 5 57
#3 Stanford University 3 +admitted 3
#18 Dartmouth College 3 +admitted 3
#20 University of Notre Dame 3 +admitted 3
#28 University of Southern California 1 1
#28 University of California: San Diego 1 admitted 1
#28 University of California: Davis 1 admitted 3 admitted 1 5
#33 University of California: Irvine 1 admitted 1 2
#40 Rutgers University 1 1
#40 University of Washington 2 admitted 2
#43 Boston University 3 +admitted 3
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 admitted 1
#53 Case Western Reserve University 3 +admitted 3
#53 University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1 admitted 1
#57 Penn State University Park 4 1 admitted 5
#58 SUNY University at Stony Brook 1 1
#58 University of Connecticut 1 admitted 3 +admitted 4
#60 Brandeis University 3 +admitted 3
#60 Michigan State University 1 admitted 3 +admitted 4
#67 University of Pittsburgh 1 admitted 3 +admitted 4
#67 Syracuse University 1 admitted 3 +admitted 4
#67 George Washington University 3 +admitted 3
#67 University of Miami 1 1
#73 Tulane University 3 +admitted 3
#73 Indiana University Bloomington 1 1 admitted 2
#73 SUNY University at Binghamton 1 1 admitted 2
#76 Pepperdine University 1 admitted 3 +admitted 4
#82 University of Illinois at Chicago 1 admitted 1 admitted 2
#82 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 3 +admitted 3
#83 University of California: Riverside 1 1 admitted 2 admitted 4
#89 University of South Florida 1 admitted 1
#93 Auburn University 1 admitted 1
#93 Loyola Marymount University 1 admitted 1
#96 University of Alabama 3 +admitted 3
#98 University of Oregon 1 1 admitted 2
#98 University of San Diego 1 1 admitted 2
#98 Drexel University 3 +admitted 3
#103 University of California: Santa Cruz 1 1 admitted 2 admitted 1 5
#104 University of California: Merced 1 1 admitted 2
#105 University of Colorado Boulder 1 admitted 1
#105 Saint Louis University 1 admitted 1
#105 San Diego State University 1 1 admitted 2
#105 Arizona State University 1 admitted 1
#105 California State University: Long Beach 1 admitted 1
#115 University of Arizona 1 1 admitted 2
#115 University of San Francisco 2 2
#115 University of Utah 2 1 admitted 1 admitted 4
#115 University of New Hampshire 1 admitted 1
#124 University of Denver 1 admitted 3 +admitted 4
#124 Florida International University 1 admitted 2 admitted 3
#133 University of Vermont 1 admitted 3 +admitted 4
#133 University of Houston 1 1
#133 Chapman University 1 admitted 1
#142 Clark University 3 +admitted 3
#142 University of Alabama at Birmingham 1 admitted 1
#142 University of the Pacific 1 1 admitted 4 admitted 6
#142 Oregon State University 1 1 admitted 2
#142 Loyola University Chicago 1 admitted 1
#151 Colorado State University 1 1 admitted 2
#151 Seton Hall University 1 admitted 1
#163 Seattle University 2 1 admitted 3
#163 Adelphi University 1 admitted 1
#170 University of La Verne 1 admitted 1
#178 San Francisco State University 1 admitted 1
#185 Hofstra University 1 admitted 2 admitted 3
#195 University of Nevada: Reno 2 2
#216 University of Massachusetts Boston 1 admitted 1
#216 West Virginia University 1 admitted 1
#249 Suffolk University 1 admitted 1
#269 George Fox University 1 admitted 1
#303 Montana State University 1 1 admitted 4 admitted 6
#390 Saint Leo University 1 admitted 1
University of Colorado Colorado Springs 1 admitted 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2022 2020-2021 2020 2018 2011-2015 Total
All schools 1 4 3 0 18
#11 Middlebury College 3 +admitted 3
#30 Bryn Mawr College 3 +admitted 3
#33 Colorado College 3 +admitted 3
#39 Pitzer College 3 +admitted 3
#39 Trinity College 3 +admitted 3
#46 Whitman College 1 admitted 3 +admitted 4
#75 Willamette University 1 1
#82 Saint Mary's College 1 admitted 1
#93 Drew University 1 admitted 1
#93 Whittier College 1 admitted 1
#93 Lewis & Clark College 1 admitted 1
#107 Westmont College 1 admitted 1
#152 Emmanuel College-Boston-MA 1 admitted 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2022 2020-2021 2020 2018 2011-2015 Total
All schools 0 3 0 0 0
#2 University of British Columbia 1 admitted 1
#9 University of Waterloo 1 admitted 1
#12 Dalhousie University 1 admitted 1

Academics

AP

(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

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Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 9-12
Rural
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
Recommended
4.5
Recommended
3.4

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 latest tuition for Lake Tahoe Preparatory School’s Co-ed student?
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 FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Lake Tahoe Preparatory School is among the most popular schools, within top 283 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Lake Tahoe Preparatory School has been favorited by 64 users.
How to start with an application with Lake Tahoe Preparatory School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool 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 FindingSchool 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

Nearby City

Sacramento, the capital of California, sits at the confluence of the Sacramento and American Rivers. The historic Old Sacramento district offers a glimpse into the city’s Gold Rush past, with its wooden sidewalks and horse-drawn wagon rides. The California State Railroad Museum, located in Old Sacramento, highlights the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad, showcasing this monumental achievement in American history. The city also features parks, cultural landmarks, and museums that celebrate its rich heritage and vibrant role in California’s development.

Population (2022) 463,794
Cost of Living Higher than average 20%

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