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North High

Torrance Unified · Los Angeles County · 3620 West 182nd Street, Torrance, CA 90504-3935

(310) 533-4412

10/10
#106
Rank 106 out of 1,227
Top 9%
English Language Arts10/10 · #46 · 96th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #133 · 89th percentile
Science9/10 · #220 · 83rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

North High sits in the heart of Torrance, one of the South Bay's most quietly impressive communities — the kind of place where well-kept neighborhoods meet a strong sense of civic pride, and families put down roots and stay. The school's English scores in particular stand out, ranking near the very top statewide, and the overall academic profile makes it a genuine draw for families who want rigorous public schooling without leaving their community behind. If you're looking at the South Bay and wondering where academics and neighborhood stability come together, North High is a serious answer to that question.

Student Demographics

448 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
207 (46%)
Asian
97 (22%)
White
49 (11%)
Multiple Races
38 (8%)
African American
37 (8%)
Filipino
12 (3%)
Other
8 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners55 (12%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged205 (46%)
Students with Disabilities42 (9%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,812
Enrollment
68.5
Teachers (FTE)
26.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4.9
Administrators (FTE)
25.9
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

96.4%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

16
AP Courses
offered
26%
AP Participation
of students
466
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Saxons · CIF Southern Section

25
varsity sports
10 boys
11 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)Golf (Boys)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #248 · 89th percentile

288 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found