Lake Tahoe Preparatory School vs. Sugar Bowl Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Lake Tahoe Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
SAT Score
Advanced Degrees
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
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Overview
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.
Sugar Bowl Academy is a college preparatory, athletic-oriented boarding and day school located near Truckee, California.
The school provides students with the unique opportunity to maximize their athletic potential without compromising their academic standards.
The program is designed around a flexible yet demanding college preparatory curriculum, a rigorous athletic training program, and the development of outstanding individuals.
Through its academic, athletic, and community-oriented programs, SBA seeks to empower each student with the skills necessary to enjoy an educated and enriched life.
Sugar Bowl Academy is the only fully accredited college preparatory school for the competitive skier in California.
It provides a rigorous academic experience for students who wish to pursue alpine, nordic and freeride skiing at the highest competitive levels.
Academic and athletic scheduling is designed to accommodate the demanding training and race schedules of the student-athletes.
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
n/a
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
No
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
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Year Founded
1978
1998
Students Body
Total Students
70 students
78 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
87%
2%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
10
Grade 7 Students
-
10
Grade 8 Students
-
10
Grade 9 Students
10
12
Grade 10 Students
20
12
Grade 11 Students
20
12
Grade 12 Students
20
12
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
11 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
85%
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Average Class Size
7
7
Number of AP Classes
15
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:7
1:7
Average SAT score
1350
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Average ACT score
25
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Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(school uniform)
(school uniform)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$65,000
$44,925
Tuition Notes
Tuition shown for:
Nine-month Boarding StudentFor more information on tuition, please visit http://sva.org/tuition-financial-aid
Tuition for full time day student, includes ski team fees, season pass, access to off season programs, and mental and physical health supports
% on Financial Aid
20%
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Acceptance Rate
80%
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Admissions Director
Adrienne Forbes
Taylor Combs
Sports
Total Sports Offered
19
6
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
26
2
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding, Backpacking Club, Badminton Club, Basketball Team, Bouldering, Camping, Ceramics Club, Chess Club, Community Service Projects, DISC GOLF, Hiking, Indoor Rock Climbing, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Music Lessons, National Honor Society, Nordic Skiing, River Rafting, Student Newspaper, Swimming, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Yearbook, Yoga
Drama, Mountain Bike