Lake Tahoe Preparatory School
255 Squaw Valley Road | P.O. Box 2180
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
Tel: (530) 583-8665
Lake Tahoe Preparatory School is private, college-preparatory boarding school located at Lake Tahoe, California.
We enroll students who are between 14 and 18 years of age in high school and accept International Students.
LTP has 100% acceptance to U.S. universities and 4-Year colleges.
All graduates receive an average of 3 University or 4-Year College acceptances.
Students may attend in-person or online classes for grades 9-12, or short-term for one semester, one academic year, or summer school.
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Lake Tahoe Preparatory School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 303 schools) for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Small average class sizes
- Faculty Education High percent faculty with advanced degrees
- Student Test Scores High average SAT scores
| Definition of Terms | 2021 School Data | Lake Tahoe | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 9-12, PG | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1978 | 1907 |
| Campus Size | 3 acres | 125 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 70 students | 300 students |
| % Students of Color | 30% | 25% |
| % International Students | 30% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 95% | 70% |
| Average SAT Score | 1350 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1250 - 1500 | - |
| Average ACT score | 25 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Solid colored shirt with collar.) | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 7 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 | 7:1 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 16 | 18 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 90% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Summer Program Cost | $4,000 (4000 for each 3 week session) | |
Tuition Cost
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $55,000 | $59,500 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | n/a | $33,500 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 20% | 40% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Acceptance Rate
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 58% |
| Director of Admissions | Adrienne Forbes | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 16 | 18 |
| Courses | AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP English Language & Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Studio Art, AP U. S. History, AP U.S. Government and Politics, AP World History, Physics B, Psychology | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 19 | 16 |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing, Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Climbing, Cross Country, Cycling, Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Ice Hockey, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 25 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Chess Club, Community Service Club, National Honor Society, Student Newspaper, Yearbook Arts and Music Programs: Ceramics Club, Music Instruction Recreational Athletic Programs: Alpine Skiing & Snowboarding, Backpacking Club, Badminton Club, Basketball Club, Bouldering, Camping Club, Hiking Club, Indoor Rock Climbing, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Nordic Skiing, Sea Kayaking, Swimming, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Yoga | |
College Matriculation
| Year: 2016 - 2020 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| University of California, Irvine | 4 | |
| Miami University | 3 | |
| California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo | 2 | |
| Berklee College of Music | 1 | |
| Drexel University | 1 | |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University | 1 | |
| University of Massachusetts, Boston | 1 | |
| University of Pittsburgh | 1 | |
| University of San Francisco | 1 | |
| Universtiy of California, Berkeley | 1 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes
- At Lake Tahoe Preparatory School, we believe all our students deserve a robust education designed to meet them where they are in their academic journey, and those journeys are very different depending on the student.Our unique program fosters the success of each and every student. Our low student to faculty ratio of 7:1 inspires a superior academic program built on individualized learning and meaningful relationships. Our students benefit from taking part in the best outdoor sports Lake Tahoe offers, including big mountain skiing, and our wellness model prioritizes the physical, emotional, and social health of our students. Lake Tahoe Preparatory School provides a nurturing environment for each student to develop competency and confidence along their academic and social journeys.Lake Tahoe Preparatory School meets students where they are in their academic journey. We champion lifelong intellectual curiosity, physical fitness, and personal resilience. We achieve 100 percent university acceptance, and our students graduate ready to learn, ready to launch, ready to lead.In 2020, we marked the 42-year anniversary of our school with a name change to Lake Tahoe Preparatory School. Our new name signifies our role in preparing our students to be ready to learn, ready to launch, and ready to lead as they pursue their education now at Lake Tahoe, California and in their global future.
- LD types supported: Dyslexia/Mild Learning Differences
- Lake Tahoe Preparatory School accreditations: Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges; National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA); AdvancED/Cognia
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Christopher Harlem - VOSS WATER ASA Founder CEO, HARLEM FOODS AG
- Martin Rasinger - CEO, BagJump Action Sports
Profile last updated: 06/22/2021
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