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South High

Torrance, CA

PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
4801 Pacific Coast Hwy., Torrance, CA 90505(310) 533-4352
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

393 students tested

75.6% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 75.5% did.

  • Exceeded41.0%
  • Met34.6%
  • Nearly met15.5%
  • Not met8.9%

Math

387 students tested

61.0% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 64.3% did.

  • Exceeded37.2%
  • Met23.8%
  • Nearly met22.7%
  • Not met16.3%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

2.2% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year1,8241,782
Suspended in or out of school1.3% · 242.2% · 40
Suspensions3149
Violence with injury16
Violence without injury813
Weapons01
Drugs2029
Defiance only00
Other20

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall1,9601,772
Suspended out of school1.3% · 261.2% · 21
Suspended in school0.1% · 20.4% · 7
Expelled0.0% · 00.1% · 1
Attendance
California Department of Education

11.3% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted1,8091,768
Chronically absent10.3% · 18711.3% · 199

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

City, Midsize

Enrollment

1,786 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

23:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino22.2%
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White27.4%
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Black or African American2.1%
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Asian38.2%
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Two or More Races9.6%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.3%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.2%
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Public school directory

NCES ID 063942006573

District
Torrance Unified
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
Supplemental virtual
Enrollment
1,786 students
Teachers (FTE)
77

Sources