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School Comparison

Golden Sierra Junior Senior High
vs.
South Tahoe High

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Golden Sierra Junior Senior High
South Tahoe High
  • South Tahoe High reported a higher chronically absent students than Golden Sierra Junior Senior High (492 vs. 185).
  • South Tahoe High reported a higher students per counselor than Golden Sierra Junior Senior High (513.8:1 vs. 246.5:1).
  • South Tahoe High reported a higher graduating cohort than Golden Sierra Junior Senior High (238 vs. 89).
  • Source Data Limit: 10 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 3 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

South Tahoe High reported a higher chronically absent students than Golden Sierra Junior Senior High (492 vs. 185).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

South Tahoe High reported a higher graduating cohort than Golden Sierra Junior Senior High (238 vs. 89).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

South Tahoe High reported a higher ap enrollment than Golden Sierra Junior Senior High (138 vs. 54).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

South Tahoe High reported a higher violent incidents than Golden Sierra Junior Senior High (30 vs. 9).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

South Tahoe High reported a higher students per counselor than Golden Sierra Junior Senior High (513.8:1 vs. 246.5:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

27 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Golden Sierra Junior Senior High

1 metric was reported by Golden Sierra Junior Senior High. Comparable data for South Tahoe High is missing or suppressed.

Gifted & talented
19

Reported Only at South Tahoe High

2 metrics were reported by South Tahoe High. Comparable data for Golden Sierra Junior Senior High is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
94%
Dual enrollment
294

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Golden Sierra Junior Senior High
$15,404.63
South Tahoe High
$16,878.84
Local revenue share
Golden Sierra Junior Senior High
44.8%
South Tahoe High
45.5%
State revenue share
Golden Sierra Junior Senior High
48.3%
South Tahoe High
45.9%
Federal revenue share
Golden Sierra Junior Senior High
7%
South Tahoe High
8.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Golden Sierra Junior Senior High
33%
South Tahoe High
40.3%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
El Dorado County
$106,190
El Dorado County
$106,190
Poverty rate
El Dorado County
8.3%
El Dorado County
8.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
El Dorado County
38.8%
El Dorado County
38.8%
Unemployment rate
El Dorado County
4.7%
El Dorado County
4.7%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.