Serving 1,999 students in grades 9-12, Torrance High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,999 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Torrance High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Torrance High School's student population of 1,999 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,999 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Torrance High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Torrance High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1324 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
28%
12%
Hispanic
42%
55%
Black
4%
5%
White
17%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Torrance High School's ranking?
Torrance High School is ranked #1324 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Torrance High School often compared to?
Torrance High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West High School, South High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Torrance High School?
The graduation rate of Torrance High School is 98%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Torrance High School?
1,999 students attend Torrance High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Torrance High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Asian, 17% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Torrance High School?
Torrance High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Torrance High School offer ?
Torrance High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Torrance High School part of?
Torrance High School is part of Torrance Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Torrance High School located?
Torrance High School is located in the Old Torrance neighborhood of Torrance, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Old Torrance.
School Reviews
5 12/15/2008
One of the best schools in the Southbay. I was very fortunate to attend.
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