For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 7,498 students in Torrance, CA. The top-ranked public high schools in Torrance, CA are South High School, North High School and West High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Torrance, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Torrance have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public high schools.
Torrance, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Torrance High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Torrance, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4801 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4352
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4352
Gr: 9-12 | 1,786 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
North High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3620 West 182nd St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4412
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4412
Gr: 9-12 | 1,811 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
West High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20401 Victor St.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4299
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4299
Gr: 9-12 | 1,798 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Torrance High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Carson St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4396
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4396
Gr: 9-12 | 1,980 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Gene Drevno Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2291 West Washington Ave.
Torrance, CA 90509
(310) 972-6962
Torrance, CA 90509
(310) 972-6962
Gr: 7-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
Shery (Kurt T.) High (continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Vine St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4440
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4440
Gr: 9-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Southern California Roc
Vocational School
2300 Crenshaw Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 224-4289
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 224-4289
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Torrance, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Torrance, CA include South High School, North High School and West High School. Torrance has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in Torrance?
7 public high schools are located in Torrance.
What is the racial composition of students in Torrance?
Torrance public high schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Torrance are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Torrance include: North High School vs. West High School, South High School vs. West High School, West High School vs. North High School