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West High School

20401 Victor St.
Torrance, CA 90503
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 1,798 students in grades 9-12, West 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 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,798 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : 96% (Top 10% in CA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • 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

West 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
West High School's student population of 1,798 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,798 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
West 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 West High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1509 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of West High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West 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.
73%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West 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.
51%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of West 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 West High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Asian
38%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in West High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
25%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in West High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
22%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in West High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in West High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in West 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 West High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.74
This chart displays the diversity score of West High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
96%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of West High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West 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
2%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West 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 West High School's ranking?
West High School is ranked #1509 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are West High School often compared to?
West High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North High School, South High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West High School?
The graduation rate of West High School is 96%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend West High School?
1,798 students attend West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of West High School students are Asian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West High School?
West High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does West High School offer ?
West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West High School part of?
West High School is part of Torrance Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,798 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : 96% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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