For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 7,602 students in Torrance, CA. The top ranked public high schools in Torrance, CA are South High School, Torrance High School and North High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Torrance, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Torrance have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public high schools.
Torrance, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public high school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Torrance, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South High School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4801 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4352
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4352
Grades: 9-12
| 1,841 students
Rank: #22.
Torrance High School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Carson St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4396
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4396
Grades: 9-12
| 1,999 students
Rank: #33.
North High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3620 W. 182nd St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4412
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4412
Grades: 9-12
| 1,791 students
Rank: #44.
West High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20401 Victor St.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4299
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4299
Grades: 9-12
| 1,840 students
Rank: #55.
Gene Drevno Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2291 W. Washington Ave.
Torrance, CA 90509
(310) 972-6962
Torrance, CA 90509
(310) 972-6962
Grades: 7-12
| 18 students
Rank: #66.
Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Vine St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4440
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4440
Grades: 9-12
| 113 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southern California Roc
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2300 Crenshaw Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 224-4220
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 224-4220
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Torrance, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Torrance, CA include South High School, Torrance High School and North High School. Torrance has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in Torrance?
7 public high schools are located in Torrance.
What is the racial composition of students in Torrance?
Torrance public high schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public high schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Torrance are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Torrance include: North High School vs. West High School, South High School vs. West High School, Torrance High School vs. West High School
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