Very Good
#1826 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 19% in state
Torrance High
High School · Torrance Unified · Torrance, CA
A Torrance Unified high school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2200 Carson St., Torrance, CA 90501
- Math 52% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 80% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Torrance High score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 66% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Torrance 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- 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
$92,815
Median home value
$887,300
Median rent
$1,868/mo
College educated
38.7%
Homeownership
45.6%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90501; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branch of Hope SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 0.2 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Gene Drevno Community DayEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 0.3 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Ambassador High SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.5 mi | 148 | Compare → |
| Ambassador High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0 | 6–12 | 0.5 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.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Torrance Unified
- Schools in district
- 32
- Rank in district
- #9 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
Torrance High is listed in Torrance Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Torrance High
Torrance High is a public high school in Torrance, CA, part of Torrance Unified, serving approximately 1,980 students in grades 9th-12th with a 26.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,826 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Torrance High
What grades does Torrance High serve?
Torrance High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Torrance High?
Torrance High has an enrollment of approximately 1,980 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Torrance High?
The student-teacher ratio at Torrance High is 26.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Torrance High rank in CA?
Torrance High ranks #1,826 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Torrance High's MySchoolScout rating?
Torrance High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Torrance High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Torrance High has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Torrance High a charter school?
No, Torrance High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Torrance High a Title I school?
No, Torrance High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Torrance High?
36.0% of students at Torrance 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
- 1,980
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.7%
- Phone
- (310) 533-4396
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 90501)
- 41,319
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 90501; 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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