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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
1330
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
64%
Reading Proficiency
76%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
95%
Niche Grade
A
B+
A
B
C
B-
B
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.59
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Reading Proficiency
76%
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Math Proficiency
64%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
77
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Full Time Teachers
77
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Teachers in First or Second Year
3.4%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1330
Math
680
Verbal
650
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Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
29
Reading
29
Science
28
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Number of AP Courses
21
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AP Pass Rate
85.9%
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AP Math Enrollment
Average
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AP Science Enrollment
Very High
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Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Low
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Boys Athletic Participation
Low
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
37.2%
State Average
19.4%
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Science
19.1%
State Average
11.2%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
494:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
50.1%
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Female
49.9%
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Asian
32.7%
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White
26.5%
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Hispanic
23.5%
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Two or more races
8.9%
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Filipino
5.3%
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Black
1.9%
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Pacific Islander
<1%
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Native American
<1%
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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
506 Students
University of California - Irvine
481 Students
University of California - San Diego
421 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara
334 Students
University of California - Berkeley
332 Students
University of Southern California
320 Students
San Diego State University
315 Students
Cal Poly
313 Students
California State University - Long Beach
313 Students
University of California - Davis
264 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
203 Students
Psychology
162 Students
Biology
162 Students
Nursing
103 Students
Computer Science
92 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
74 Students
Political Science and Government
60 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
57 Students
Communications
56 Students
Mechanical Engineering
53 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
12/27/2025
South High School is very safe. The teachers and faculty are friendly and reasonable and there are multiple resources if you need help.one thing that could be better would be cleanliness/ quality of facilities but they are still adequate.
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.
1/26/2025
I was whelmed. In areas where there were positive experiences, there were a few negative ones. Such as with good and bad teachers, as well as good and bad bathrooms.
GreatSchools Reviews
3/22/2026
We transferred my children from Redondo Union to South High after we moved homes and we were so pleasantly surprised with the teachers and also the more diverse student body than RUHS. Students were more academically focused and driven.
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...
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List Price Range
$648K - $2.4M
Homes For Sale
6
Average Home Value
$1,443,158
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
1,910 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
88.6%
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Parks in this Area
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- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
Walteria Park
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- Playground
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Discovery Park
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- Picnic Area
- Playground
Hathaway Park
- Basketball
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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 64% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 76% 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 1330 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $1,443,158. 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.