West High School
Tel:
(310)533-4299
- West High School serves 2,050 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 67% (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 84% (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 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
West 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
- West High School's student population of 2,050 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 82 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,050 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 82 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West High School's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West High School is 0.72, 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 | #955 out of 9,595 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 42% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 6% |
| White | 25% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.41 |
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| Graduation Rate | 97% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 13% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 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 to West High School is Redondo Beach Learning Academy (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Bert M. Lynn Middle School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Victor Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Torrance Victor Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 977 students
0.1 miles
4820 Spencer St.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310)533-4542 0.1 K-5 977 - Torrance Bert M. Lynn Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 724 students
0.4 miles
5038 Halison St.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310)533-4495 0.4 6-8 724 - Redondo Beach Parras (nick G.) Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1200 students
0.7 miles
200 N. Lucia
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310)798-8616 0.7 6-8 1200 - Torrance Towers Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 610 students
0.7 miles
5600 Towers St.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310)533-4535 0.7 K-5 610 - Torrance Anza Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 633 students
0.8 miles
21400 Ellinwood Dr.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310)533-4559 0.8 K-5 633
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