North High

1,791 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

North High School, located in Torrance, California, is a prominent public secondary school within the Torrance Unified School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and a robust extracurricular environment. It is well-regarded for its comprehensive curriculum, which includes a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized elective programs, and pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and various career fields.

Beyond its academic offerings, North High is known for fostering a strong sense of community and school spirit. The campus features an active array of athletic teams, performing arts programs, and student-led clubs that encourage personal growth and leadership development. Situated in the heart of Torrance, the school benefits from a collaborative relationship with the surrounding neighborhood, consistently striving to provide a safe, supportive, and engaging environment that challenges students to achieve their full potential.

1,791

Total Students

77.4

Full-Time Teachers

23.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North High
Demographic	Student Count
White	188
Hispanic	813
Black	135
Asian	481
Two or More	150
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	22

Hispanic
813 (45.4 %)
Asian
481 (26.9 %)
White
188 (10.5 %)
Two or More
150 (8.4 %)
Black
135 (7.5 %)
Pacific Islander
22 (1.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Torrance Unified
Phone:	(310)533-4412
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,791
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	659
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	150

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 466

Grade 10 455

Grade 11 450

Grade 12 420