Torrance High School

Torrance High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2200 W Carson St,  Torrance, CA
Torrance Unified School District
3.7
3.7
1,941 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Karim Girgis
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
48%
Reading Proficiency
79%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
99%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B+
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
79%
Math Proficiency
48%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Teachers
77
Full Time Teachers
77
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
620
Verbal
620
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
28
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
62.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
23%
State Average
17.9%
Science
8.3%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
320:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Hispanic
42.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
27.7%
White
16.9%
Two or more races
8%
Black
4.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#118 Most Diverse Public HS in California
Source: Niche

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 524 Students
University of California - Irvine 480 Students
California State University - Long Beach 430 Students
University of California - San Diego 369 Students
University of California - Berkeley 306 Students
University of Southern California 298 Students
San Diego State University 274 Students
El Camino College 270 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 242 Students
University of California - Davis 227 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 195 Students
Psychology 172 Students
Nursing 138 Students
Biology 135 Students
Computer Science 78 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 55 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 50 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 45 Students
Mechanical Engineering 43 Students
Engineering 42 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 541 Reviews
4.0 Senior
8/15/2025
I love this school but it is very old school and follows a lot of old traditions. This can be good and bad because it is very interesting to learn old traditions, but some traditions are out dated.
5.0 Alum
7/15/2025
it was a good school academic wise. I learned a lot from that school not just with academics but also just with socializing. I found who I was and who my friends were. It was a really great experience.
3.0 Senior
4/9/2025
Teachers were genuinely happy to be there for the most part. However, admin always seemed extremely put out and condescending. Torrance has a lot of students that are quite rude, but I guess that's just high school. As for college prep, a lot of the time events were only made aware of THE DAY OF or right before. They also gave very vague advice regarding applications and scholarships.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 13 Reviews
1.0 student
8/15/2024
i went to this school and when i tell you the faculty could care less than they do, i swear by it. they truly are worried more about their paychecks than the well beings of the students and as a student who was going through SO much it was so exhausting to be in this learning environment. PLEASE ENR...
5.0 parent
9/23/2019
Excellent. As a parent I have been most satisfied.
5.0 student
8/23/2018
Truly a great school! From student life to academics to athletics!
5.0 parent
8/23/2018
Torrance high school is a great school with many different student cultures all learning the needed material. The campus is great and so are the kids. Recommended!

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Torrance 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 1,941 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 26:1. Academic records show that 48% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 79% are proficient in reading. Torrance High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.59, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1230 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $1,012,863. Discover additional schools in the area, like Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation) School, Humanities and Arts Academy of Los Angeles, Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High School, and more. Learn more about what Torrance has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Torrance High School.

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