Serving 1,999 students in grades 9-12, Torrance High School ranks in the top 20% 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 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Torrance High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Torrance High School?
The graduation rate of Torrance High School is 98%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Torrance High School?
1,999 students attend Torrance High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Torrance High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Asian, 17% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Torrance High School?
Torrance High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Torrance High School offer ?
Torrance High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Torrance High School part of?
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