Sierra House Elementary vs South Tahoe High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sierra House Elementary
South Lake Tahoe · Public elementary · Grades K–5
418 students
South Tahoe High
South Lake Tahoe · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,076 students
| Measure | Sierra House Elementary South Lake Tahoe, California | South Tahoe High South Lake Tahoe, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2324 of 5,693 | #528 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #30061 of 50,301 | #10453 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 418 | 1,076 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 1,076 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.9% | 46.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 30% |
| city | South Lake Tahoe | South Lake Tahoe |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (42.9 vs 42.1).
- •Sierra House Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 30%).
- •South Tahoe High does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 50%).
- •South Tahoe High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.7% vs 58.9%).
- •South Tahoe High does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 20.9).
- •South Tahoe High is the larger school with 1,076 students compared with 418.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sierra House Elementary better than South Tahoe High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Sierra House Elementary and South Tahoe High?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between South Lake Tahoe and South Lake Tahoe in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sierra House Elementary: 418. South Tahoe High: 1,076. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sierra House Elementary and South Tahoe High rank in California?
Sierra House Elementary is 2324th of 5,693 and South Tahoe High is 528th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).