Torrance High School
- Torrance High School serves 2,022 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Torrance High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Torrance High School's student population of 2,022 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 82 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,022 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 82 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Torrance High School's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has decreased from 27:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Torrance High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1770 out of 9,595 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 31% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 41% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 6% |
| White | 17% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.41 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥99% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Torrance Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school to Torrance High School is Gene Drevno Community Day (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Torrance Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Torrance Gene Drevno Community Day Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 22 students
0.4 miles
2291 W. Washington Ave.
Torrance, CA 90509
(310)972-6962 0.4 7-12 22 - Torrance Torrance Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 517 students
0.5 miles
2125 Lincoln Ave.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310)533-4500 0.5 K-5 517 - Torrance Shery (kurt T.) High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 144 students
0.6 miles
2600 Vine St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310)533-4440 0.6 9-12 144 - Torrance Southern California Roc Vocational School
Magnet School
Grades: 10-12
0.6 miles
2300 Crenshaw Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310)224-4220 0.6 10-12 n/a - Torrance Fern Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 598 students
0.7 miles
1314 Fern Ave.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310)533-4506 0.7 K-5 598
School Reviews
| 5 One of the best schools in the Southbay. I was very fortunate to attend. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Gabri |
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