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Torrance High School

2200 Carson St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
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).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,999 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : 98% (Top 5% in CA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 79% (Top 10%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Torrance High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Torrance High School's student population of 1,999 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,999 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1324 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Torrance High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Torrance High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
79%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Torrance High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Torrance High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Torrance High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
28%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Torrance High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
42%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Torrance High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Torrance High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
17%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Torrance High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Torrance High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Torrance High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Torrance High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of Torrance High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
98%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Torrance High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Torrance High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Torrance High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Torrance High School's ranking?
Torrance High School is ranked #1324 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Torrance High School often compared to?
Torrance High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West High School, South High School by visitors of our site.
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?
Torrance High School is part of Torrance Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Torrance High School located?
Torrance High School is located in the Old Torrance neighborhood of Torrance, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Old Torrance.

School Reviews
5   12/15/2008
One of the best schools in the Southbay. I was very fortunate to attend.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Gabri

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,999 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : 98% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 79% (Top 10%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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