School Overview
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Overall
B+
Matriculation
B+
Academics
A-
Extracurriculars
B
Geo & Community
B+
Reviews
B
Located in California’s beautiful Olympic Valley, Lake Tahoe Preparatory School is a small coeducational, college preparatory school serving students in grades 9 through 12. Our students benefit from our robust curriculum approved by the University of California, small class size, individualized learning, and access to year long 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
$70,000
Enrollment
35
International Students
25%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
85%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:7
AP
15
Average SAT Score
1280
Average ACT Score
28
Class Size
7
Boarding %
100
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2025)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #8 | University of Pennsylvania | 1 |
| #23 | Georgetown University | 1 |
| #68 | Southern Methodist University | 1 |
| Arizona State University | 1 | |
| LAC #30 | Kenyon College | 1 |
| #162 | Oregon State University | 1 |
| LAC #36 | Oberlin College | 1 |
| LAC #38 | Skidmore College | 1 |
| LAC #38 | Whitman College | 1 |
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Academics
AP Courses
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Biology
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Calculus AB
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English Language and Composition
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English Literature and Composition
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Physics B
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Psychology
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Biology
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Calculus AB
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English Language and Composition
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English Literature and Composition
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Physics B
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Psychology
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United States Government and Politics
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United States History
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World History
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Calculus BC
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Chemistry
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Macroeconomics
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Microeconomics
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Studio Art: Drawing
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Physics 1
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Physics 2
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Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
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Physics C: Mechanics
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Sports
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Nordic Skiing
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Snowboarding
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Soccer
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Golf
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Hiking
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Kayaking
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Nordic Skiing
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Snowboarding
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Soccer
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Golf
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Hiking
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Kayaking
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Mountain Biking
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Climbing
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Fly-Fishing
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Beach Volleyball
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River rafting
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Skiing
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
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Chess Club
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Disc Golf
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Dry-land Training
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Field Sports
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Freestyle Skiing
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Freestyle Snowboarding
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Chess Club
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Disc Golf
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Dry-land Training
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Field Sports
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Freestyle Skiing
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Freestyle Snowboarding
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Handball
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Ice Hockey
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Ice Skating
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Jewelry Design
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Kayaking
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Mountain Biking
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Music Instruction
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Nordic Skiing
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Photography
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River Rafting
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Rock Climbing
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Sea Kayaking
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Ultimate Frisbee
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Volleyball
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Weightlifting
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Yearbook
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Yoga
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Alpine Skiing & Snowboarding
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Horseback Riding
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Backpacking
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Badminton
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Basketball
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Camping
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Ceramics
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Community Service
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Fishing
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Golf
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Hiking
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Jazz
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National Honor Society
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Arts
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Ceramics
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Studio Art
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Digital Photography
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Drawing
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Jewelry Design
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Painting
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Basic Info
Application Info
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 35 students, 25.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit https://laketahoeprep.org.
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.
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?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 6.25% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 0% go to top 25, and about 0% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
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 Boarding Tuition for Lake Tahoe Preparatory School?
The total fee for Lake Tahoe Preparatory School in 2024 is
$70,000 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 jenn.mcmurry@laketahoeprep.org .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at jenn.mcmurry@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 the 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 274 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also Lake Tahoe Preparatory School has been favorited by 70 users.
Also Lake Tahoe Preparatory School has been favorited by 70 users.
How do I complete an application for 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 801-336-0753.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Lake Tahoe Preparatory School’s official site: https://laketahoeprep.org or call them at 801-336-0753.
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
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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Cost of Living
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Nearby Airport
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