Very Good
#3579 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 38% in state
South High
High School · Torrance Unified · Torrance, CA
A Torrance Unified high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4801 Pacific Coast Hwy., Torrance, CA 90505
- Math 64% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 76% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 95.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at South High score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 70% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where South High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,096/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Torrance), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$110,690
Median home value
$1,144,000
Median rent
$2,338/mo
College educated
58.7%
Homeownership
54.1%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90505; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Montgomery HighPrivate · tuition | 5.5 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 846 | Compare → |
| Bishop Montgomery HighPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 844 | Compare → |
| Center for Learning UnlimitedPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 2.1 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Nishiyamato AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–9 | 2.2 mi | 108 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Torrance Unified
- Schools in district
- 32
- Rank in district
- #22 of 30
- District spending per student
- $15,134NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
South High is listed in Torrance Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South High
South High is a public high school in Torrance, CA, part of Torrance Unified, serving approximately 1,786 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,579 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South High
What grades does South High serve?
South High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend South High?
South High has an enrollment of approximately 1,786 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South High?
The student-teacher ratio at South High is 23.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South High rank in CA?
South High ranks #3,579 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is South High's MySchoolScout rating?
South High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at South High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South High has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is South High a charter school?
No, South High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South High a Title I school?
No, South High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South High?
19.4% of students at South High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,786
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.0%
- Phone
- (310) 533-4352
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
- Area population (ZIP 90505)
- 35,605
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 44
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90505; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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