Torrance High School
Torrance High School serves 1,954 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Torrance High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Torrance High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Torrance High School's student population of 1,954 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,954 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 80 teachers |
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School Comparison
Torrance High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Torrance High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1531 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 30% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 41% | 54% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 16% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥99% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Torrance Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and 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 | 19 students
0.4 miles
2291 W. Washington Ave.
Torrance, CA 90509
(310) 972-6962 0.4 7-12 19 - Torrance Torrance Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 511 students
0.5 miles
2125 Lincoln Ave.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4500 0.5 K-5 511 - Torrance Shery (kurt T.) High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 131 students
0.6 miles
2600 Vine St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4440 0.6 9-12 131 - Torrance Southern California Roc Vocational 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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