Elevated Digital Learning Academy

Elevated Digital Learning Academy is a small, K-12 alternative public school serving 116 students in the Lake Tahoe Unified school district, offering a flexible digital learning environment.

The school shows a notable strength in science, with student proficiency significantly exceeding both district and state averages. However, English and math scores currently lag behind these benchmarks. A significant challenge is the high rate of chronic student absenteeism, which is more than double the district average. Despite these academic and attendance hurdles, the school maintains a graduation rate close to the district average and a low dropout rate, suggesting it effectively supports students through to completion. Parents should note that per-student spending and student-teacher ratios have varied considerably in recent years.

Compared to the nearby alternative school, Blue Ridge, Elevated Digital Learning Academy is much larger but has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate. While EDLA's science performance is a standout, Blue Ridge reports a much lower absenteeism rate. Both schools are part of the alternative education landscape in the area but appear to serve different student needs or utilize different educational approaches, as evidenced by these substantial differences in size and attendance.