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2 in Attendance Zone
$1.2M - $1.6M Price Range
South High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
4801 Pacific Coast Hwy,
Torrance, CA
Torrance Unified School District
School Details
Head of School
Scott Mcdowell
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1320
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
56%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
95%
Niche Grade
A
B+
A
B
C
B-
B
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
56%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
77
Full Time Teachers
77
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1320
Math
670
Verbal
650
Average ACT
29
Math
29
English
29
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
85.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
33.3%
State Average
17.9%
Science
17.5%
State Average
9.9%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
494:1
Student Diversity
Male
50.4%
Female
49.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
37.6%
White
26.9%
Hispanic
22.6%
Two or more races
9.9%
Black
2.6%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles
478 Students
University of California - Irvine
457 Students
University of California - San Diego
401 Students
University of California - Berkeley
318 Students
San Diego State University
303 Students
University of Southern California
303 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara
303 Students
California State University - Long Beach
294 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
287 Students
University of California - Davis
257 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
190 Students
Psychology
154 Students
Biology
153 Students
Nursing
98 Students
Computer Science
94 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
71 Students
Political Science and Government
57 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
55 Students
Communications
53 Students
Mechanical Engineering
52 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/2/2025
Some teachers are willing and try to be helpful, but the counselor I was assigned to was unhelpful when it came to providing information and recommending the best classes for me. Because of him, I was mistakenly charged for my dual enrollment, and when I tried to reach out recently, he did not take responsibility and gave minimal effort to help.
6/11/2025
The best part about my school is the people that I'm surrounded with. As well as the facilities. What could use some work is the sports as well as the teachers.
2/7/2025
South High is a really good school that has prepared me for college next year both academically and socially. The teachers are very good and care about us as students. I have enjoyed the extracurricular activities in Drama, Improv, theater and choirs. It has helped me with developing my talents and built strong friendships.
GreatSchools Reviews
7/4/2024
Academically rigorous but prepared me well for college. I joke that high school was more challenging than college in terms of academics and I went to Berkeley. The pressure is there but for those students who are motivated, the faculty will help support your endeavors! Thank you to those amazing tea...
3/22/2018
Better than many schools in CA but nowhere near my experience growing up.
3/5/2015
I am a freshman at South, and no longer want to continue the rest of my three years here. I did not have bad friends, yet noticed the overwhelming amount of drugs at this school that goes unnoticed. So many students I knew always had something or was on something, and witnessed on multiple occasions...
1/2/2015
There is absolutely no attention or repercussions for bullying. A very intelligent student who is tall, pretty, but quiet and reserved is living in hell at this school. I question the 4 and 5 star reviews. Perhaps made by the faculty to balance up the sad reality that I will be paying for an educati...
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$715K - $2.1M
Homes For Sale
2
Average Home Value
$1,438,142
Median Lot Size
6,098 Sq Ft
% Renters
67%
Average Household Income
$129,622
% of College Grads
57.6%
Median Age
41
Average House Size
1,909 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
88.7%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Parks in this Area
Lago Seco Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
Walteria Park
Seaside Heroes Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Discovery Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Hathaway Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
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South High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Torrance, CA and is served by the Torrance Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,962 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 56% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. South High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.59, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1320 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $1,438,142. Discover additional schools in the area, like Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, Redondo Union High School, Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation) School, and more. Learn more about what Torrance has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near South High School.