For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 7,498 students in Torrance, CA. The top ranked public high schools in Torrance, CA are South High School, North High School and West 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 49% (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 96%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Torrance High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Torrance, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4801 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4352
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4352
Gr: 9-12 | 1,786 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
North High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3620 West 182nd St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4412
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4412
Gr: 9-12 | 1,811 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
West High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20401 Victor St.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4299
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4299
Gr: 9-12 | 1,798 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Torrance High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Carson St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4396
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4396
Gr: 9-12 | 1,980 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Gene Drevno Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2291 West Washington Ave.
Torrance, CA 90509
(310) 972-6962
Torrance, CA 90509
(310) 972-6962
Gr: 7-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
Shery (Kurt T.) High (continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Vine St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4440
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4440
Gr: 9-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Southern California Roc
Vocational School
2300 Crenshaw Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 224-4289
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 224-4289
Gr: 10-12
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, North High School and West 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 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (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. South High School
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