South High vs Palos Verdes Peninsula High
Palos Verdes Peninsula High has a higher overall rating of 8.4/10 compared to 6.9/10. In math proficiency, Palos Verdes Peninsula High leads at 76.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
South High
Torrance, CA
6.9/10
High School9th – 12th
1,786 students
Palos Verdes Peninsula High
Rolling Hills Estates, CA
8.4/10
High School9th – 12th
2,175 students
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| Metric | South High | Palos Verdes Peninsula High |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.9 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.4 | 9.4 |
| Growth Score | 4.2 | 7.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 19.4% | 9.9% |
| Environment Score | 6.2 | 6.9 |
| State Rank | #3,683 of 9,557 | #702 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 62th | 93th |
Test Scores
| Subject | South High | Palos Verdes Peninsula High |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 63.0% | 76.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 70.0% | 76.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | South High | Palos Verdes Peninsula High |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 9th – 12th | 9th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 1,786 | 2,175 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 23.5:1 | 22.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 19.4% | 9.9% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 95.0% | 98.0% |
| District | Torrance Unified | Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified |
| City | Torrance | Rolling Hills Estates |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Torrance (90505) | Rolling Hills Estates (90274) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $110,690 | $222,273 |
| Median Home Value | $1,144,000 | $2,000,001 |
| Median Rent | $2,338 | $3,501 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 58.7% | 75.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.2% | 3.1% |
| Avg Commute | 29 min | 30 min |