Torrance High School vs. West High School
Should I attend Torrance High School or West High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Torrance High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,941 students in grades 9-12, Torrance High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,871 students in grades 9-12, West High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,941 students
1,871 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
79 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
24:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
65%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
75%
Graduation Rate
≥99%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
471
462
Grade 10 Students
489
453
Grade 11 Students
486
473
Grade 12 Students
495
483
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
28%
39%
% Hispanic
42%
23%
% Black
4%
5%
% White
17%
22%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
11%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%