For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,962 students in the neighborhood of Southwood Riviera, Torrance, CA.
The top-ranked public high school in Southwood Riviera is South High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southwood Riviera, Torrance, CA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Southwood Riviera, Torrance, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Southwood Riviera, Torrance, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4801 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4352
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4352
Gr: 9-12 | 1,734 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Southwood Riviera, Torrance, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Southwood Riviera, Torrance, CA include South High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwood Riviera, Torrance?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwood Riviera, Torrance.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southwood Riviera, Torrance?
the neighborhood of Southwood Riviera, Torrance public high schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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