Sugar Bowl Academy vs. Lake Tahoe Preparatory School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Lake Tahoe Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
Overview
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.
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.
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
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No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
No
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
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Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1998
1978
Students Body
Total Students
115 students
60 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
50%
Students by Grade


Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
10
-
Grade 7 Students
15
-
Grade 8 Students
25
-
Grade 9 Students
15
15
Grade 10 Students
15
15
Grade 11 Students
15
15
Grade 12 Students
15
15
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
10 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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85%
Average Class Size
7
7
Number of AP Classes
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15
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
6:1
Average SAT score
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1350
Average ACT score
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25
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
(Semi-casual. Call for more details.)
(Semi-casual. Call for more details.)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$49,000
$70,000
Tuition Notes
Tuition for full time day student, includes ski team fees, season pass, access to off season programs, and mental and physical health supports, 2 meals a day, team jacket
Tuition shown for:
Nine-month Boarding StudentFor more information on tuition, please visit http://sva.org/tuition-financial-aid
% on Financial Aid
30%
20%
Acceptance Rate
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80%
Admissions Director
Taylor Combs
Jenn McMurry
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6
19
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
2
26
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Drama
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Mountain Bike
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Chess ClubCommunity Service Projects
National Honor SocietyStudent Newspaper
Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Ceramics ClubMusic Lessons
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Alpine Skiing and SnowboardingBackpacking Club
Badminton ClubBasketball Team
BoulderingCamping
DISC GOLFHiking
Indoor Rock ClimbingKayaking
Mountain BikingNordic Skiing
River RaftingSwimming
TennisUltimate Frisbee
VolleyballWeightlifting
Yoga