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Torrance High

Torrance Unified · Los Angeles County · 2200 Carson Street, Torrance, CA 90501-3135

(310) 533-4396

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9/10
#156
Rank 156 out of 1,227
Top 13%
English Language Arts9/10 · #126 · 90th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #132 · 89th percentile
Science8/10 · #317 · 76th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Torrance High sits in the heart of Old Torrance, one of those walkable, tree-lined pockets of LA's South Bay that feels refreshingly removed from the chaos of the city while still being close to the beach and everything else the area has to offer. The school consistently performs well above state averages in English and Math, making it a strong choice for families who want rigorous academics without the pressure-cooker intensity of some more competitive LA-area schools. It's a great fit for families who value a grounded, community-rooted high school experience in a neighborhood where people tend to put down real roots.

Student Demographics

470 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
191 (41%)
Asian
91 (19%)
White
75 (16%)
Filipino
53 (11%)
Multiple Races
35 (7%)
African American
22 (5%)
Other
3 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners45 (10%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged190 (40%)
Students with Disabilities34 (7%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,879
Enrollment
75
Teachers (FTE)
25.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
5
Administrators (FTE)
24.2
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

98.9%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.

19
AP Courses
offered
28.4%
AP Participation
of students
567
AP Enrollment
students

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

Athletics

Tartars · CIF Southern Section

26
varsity sports
10 boys
12 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Beach Volleyball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)

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 Programs10/10 · #160 · 93rd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found