School Overview
South High School, located on Pacific Coast Highway in Torrance, California, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving the Torrance Unified School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence, the school offers a rigorous curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and specialized programs designed to prepare students for top-tier universities. Beyond academics, South High maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a diverse student body and a robust extracurricular scene, including competitive athletic programs, award-winning performing arts, and numerous student-led clubs.

The school is frequently recognized for its focus on holistic student development, blending challenging coursework with a supportive community environment. Its location in Torrance provides students with access to a variety of community resources and opportunities for internships and extracurricular engagement. With a long-standing reputation for high test scores and college readiness, South High continues to be a cornerstone of the local educational landscape, consistently drawing families to the area who prioritize high-quality public schooling and a well-rounded educational experience.
1,841
Total Students
85.8
Full-Time Teachers
21.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South High
Demographic Student Count
White496
Hispanic416
Black47
Asian692
Two or More183
American Indian5
Pacific Islander2
  • Asian
    692 (37.6 %)
  • White
    496 (26.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    416 (22.6 %)
  • Two or More
    183 (9.9 %)
  • Black
    47 (2.6 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    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)533-4352
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,841
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 85.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 358
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 31
Grades Taught
Grade 9 426
Grade 10 469
Grade 11 494
Grade 12 452

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for South High
Grade Student Count
Grade 9426
Grade 10469
Grade 11494
Grade 12452
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for South High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female91349.6%
Male92850.4%
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