For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 937 students in 96161, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in 96161, CA are Tahoe Truckee High School and Sierra High (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high schools in zipcode 96161 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 96161, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 96161 have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tahoe Truckee High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96161, CA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tahoe Truckee High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11725 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2600
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 894 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Sierra High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11661 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2640
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2640
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Cold Stream Alternative
Alternative School
11661 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2640
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2640
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
96161, California ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
740 Timberland Dr.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 581-0157
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 581-0157
Gr: K-6 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
11839 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-7650
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-7650
Gr: 6-8 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 96161, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in 96161, CA include Tahoe Truckee High School and Sierra High (Continuation School).
How many public high schools are located in 96161?
3 public high schools are located in 96161.
What is the racial composition of students in 96161?
96161 public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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