Overview

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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Lake Tahoe Preparatory School With Reviews, Requirements 2024 | FindingSchool

B+ Boarding
B+ Matriculation
A- Academics
B+ Extracurricular activities
B+ Community
B Reviews

Boarding Grades: 9-12
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: Yes
Boarding Tuition: $65,000
Day S. Tuition: $30,000
# of Students: 55
Boarding Rate: 95%
Teacher:Student: 1:7%
International Student: 25%
AP Courses: 15
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 85%
SAT: 1250/1600
IB: No
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Matriculation

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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Ranking University/College Students
California Polytechnic State University: San Luis Obispo
Castleton University
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Daytona Beach Campus
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York Institute of Technology
San Francisco State University
Savannah College of Art and Design
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Suffolk University
University of Massachusetts Boston
Washington State University
California State University: Long Beach
University of California: Irvine
University of California: Davis
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Rutgers University
Indiana University Bloomington
Loyola Marymount University
University of California: Riverside
SUNY University at Binghamton
University of San Diego
SUNY University at Stony Brook
Auburn University
Miami University: Oxford
University of California: Santa Cruz
University of San Francisco
University of South Florida
University of Arizona
University of California: Merced
Seattle University
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AP Courses

(Total 15)
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
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

(Total 14)
Nordic Skiing
Snowboarding
Soccer
Golf
Hiking
Kayaking
Mountain Biking
Climbing
Swimming
Tennis
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

(Total 39)
Chess Club
Disc Golf
Dry-land Training
Field Sports
Freestyle Skiing
Freestyle Snowboarding
Handball
Horseback riding
Ice Hockey
Ice Skating
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

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

Basic Info

Year Founded: 1978
Campus Size: 3 acres
Boarding Rate: 95%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Zoom, Skype, On Campus, Admission Travel to China, 4/WeChat
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: Lake Tahoe Preparatory School English Proficiency Test, Duolingo
School Code:
SSAT: 7452

Brief Reviews

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4.7/ 5
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Detailed Review

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5.0 / 5 Overall
5.0 / 5 Academics
5.0 / 5 Campus
5.0 / 5 Student Life
5.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
5.0 / 5 Transportation
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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 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
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