West High School

West High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
20401 Victor St,  Torrance, CA
Torrance Unified School District
3.7
3.7
2,047 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Pamela Metz
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Average SAT Score
1330
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
49%
Reading Proficiency
73%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
95%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
73%
Math Proficiency
49%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers
72
Full Time Teachers
72
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1330
Math
680
Verbal
650
Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
30
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
86.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
28.6%
State Average
17.9%
Science
19.7%
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
317:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.4%
Female
47.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
38.6%
Hispanic
24.2%
White
21.6%
Two or more races
10.5%
Black
4.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#124 Best College Prep Public HS in California
#148 Best Public HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

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 613 Students
University of California - Irvine 497 Students
University of California - San Diego 460 Students
University of California - Berkeley 371 Students
University of Southern California 342 Students
California State University - Long Beach 329 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 316 Students
University of California - Davis 263 Students
San Diego State University 249 Students
El Camino College 249 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 158 Students
Biology 156 Students
Psychology 144 Students
Computer Science 137 Students
Nursing 107 Students
Political Science and Government 87 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 64 Students
Economics 57 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 52 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 48 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 426 Reviews
4.0 Senior
7/30/2024
West High is not a very inclusive school unless you actively make efforts to be involved in school activities such as student government and other clubs. Some clubs are also not as inviting; they consist of people from the same friend group and treat newcomers as strangers.
3.0 Senior
1/6/2024
West High is really a place of ups and downs. Staff doesn't always take the greatest care of items, and athletic directors mainly focus on one sport and trash talk every other sport. Academics is the main point of knowledge within the school, as staff focus more on the education of those around.
3.0 Senior
12/8/2022
Teachers are hit-or-miss. They could either teach well or don't teach well. Honors/AP teachers are definitely motivated and will welcome to help you. Definitely feels safe and there's racial diversity. Clubs could be better, but they're relatively good.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 13 Reviews
5.0 other
10/23/2024
I recently had the opportunity to experience West High School, and I am truly impressed by its commitment to providing an exceptional education. From the moment I stepped onto the campus, I was struck by the welcoming environment fostered by staff and students. The curriculum is diverse and well-str...
3.0 other
6/13/2023
There are only a handful of good teachers at this school. The majority are either good people with terrible teaching abilities or teachers with a pretty okay teaching curriculum but absolutely horrendous personalities, with another portion of the staff just being terrible teachers and people. Multip...
5.0 parent
6/4/2022
They do a good job preparing the student for college. The teachers are very caring and responsive.Even though my child came from a smaller middle school, he had no problem transitioning to this much bigger public school. And even though I worried that the counselors are assigned to a lot of students...
5.0 parent
5/26/2021
I sent my 4 kids to West high. Although I would not say this is the best school, it knows how to take care of students and very reasonable, friendly atmosphere. No complaints.

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West 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 2,047 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 25:1. Academic records show that 49% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 73% are proficient in reading. West 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 3.58, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1330 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $1,441,297. Discover additional schools in the area, like Redondo Union High School, Mira Costa High School, North High School, and more. Learn more about what Torrance has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near West High School.

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