Lake Tahoe Preparatory School
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.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: (Boarding) 9-12, PG
- Students: 70 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $55,000
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Average class size: 7 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
Lake Tahoe Preparatory School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 308 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Faculty Education
Student Test Scores
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
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%
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)
1250 - 1500
-
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
16
17
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
90%
70%
Tuition Cost
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$55,000
$59,900
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
n/a
$32,995
Tuition international students
$55,000
$54,500
Summer Program Cost
$4,000
(4000 for each 3 week session)
(4000 for each 3 week session)
% Students on Financial Aid
20%
40%
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
80%
58%
Director of Admissions
Adrienne Forbes
AP / Advanced Courses
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
16
17
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
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
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
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: 11/01/2021
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