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West High

Torrance Unified · Los Angeles County · 20401 Victor Street, Torrance, CA 90503-2255

(310) 533-4299

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10/10
#98
Rank 98 out of 1,227
Top 8%
English Language Arts9/10 · #137 · 89th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #94 · 92nd percentile
Science10/10 · #101 · 92nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

West High sits in the heart of Torrance, one of the South Bay's most reliably family-friendly cities — close enough to the beach to feel relaxed, but with a serious academic culture that keeps students sharp. The school consistently ranks among California's top 100 high schools, with particularly strong math and science scores that appeal to families with an eye toward STEM pathways. If you're looking for a suburban community where the schools actually deliver on their reputation, West High is a big part of why Torrance stays on so many families' shortlists.

Student Demographics

419 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
151 (36%)
Hispanic
105 (25%)
White
78 (19%)
Multiple Races
38 (9%)
African American
20 (5%)
Filipino
19 (5%)
Other
8 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners46 (11%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged120 (29%)
Students with Disabilities32 (8%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,775
Enrollment
71.7
Teachers (FTE)
24.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2.9
Administrators (FTE)
26.4
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

95.1%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
32.3%
AP Participation
of students
594
AP Enrollment
students

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

Athletics

Warriors · CIF Southern Section

28
varsity sports
10 boys
12 girls
BadmintonBaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Beach Volleyball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)

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 · #104 · 95th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found