For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 7,647 students in Torrance, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Torrance, CA are West High School, North High School and South High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Torrance, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Torrance have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Torrance, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the California average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Torrance High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Torrance, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20401 Victor St.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4299
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4299
Grades: 9-12
| 1,871 students
Rank: #22.
North High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 77% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3620 W. 182nd St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4412
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4412
Grades: 9-12
| 1,748 students
Rank: #33.
South High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4801 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4352
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4352
Grades: 9-12
| 1,962 students
Rank: #44.
Torrance High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2200 Carson St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4396
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4396
Grades: 9-12
| 1,941 students
Rank: #55.
Gene Drevno Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2291 W. Washington Ave.
Torrance, CA 90509
(310) 972-6962
Torrance, CA 90509
(310) 972-6962
Grades: 7-12
| 16 students
Rank: #66.
Shery (Kurt T.) High (continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Vine St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4440
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4440
Grades: 9-12
| 109 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southern California Roc
Vocational School
2300 Crenshaw Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 224-4220
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 224-4220
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Torrance, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Torrance, CA include West High School, North High School and South High School.
How many public high schools are located in Torrance, CA?
7 public high schools are located in Torrance, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Torrance, CA?
Torrance, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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