Torrance High

1,999 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Torrance High School, located in the heart of Torrance, California, is one of the oldest and most storied educational institutions in the region. Established in 1917, the school is well-known for its historic campus, which features classic architecture and has served as a frequent filming location for major Hollywood productions, most notably the television series *Buffy the Vampire Slayer* and the teen drama *Beverly Hills, 90210*. As part of the Torrance Unified School District, the school maintains a strong reputation for academic rigor and a comprehensive approach to college and career readiness.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Torrance High fosters a vibrant school culture driven by a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive CIF sports programs, visual and performing arts, and numerous student-led clubs. The school is deeply rooted in the local community, benefiting from a diverse student body and a long-standing tradition of alumni pride. With its combination of historical significance, modern educational standards, and a strong sense of school spirit, Torrance High remains a cornerstone of the community.

1,999

Total Students

85.9

Full-Time Teachers

23.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Torrance High
Demographic	Student Count
White	337
Hispanic	849
Black	87
Asian	554
Two or More	160
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	10

Hispanic
849 (42.5 %)
Asian
554 (27.7 %)
White
337 (16.9 %)
Two or More
160 (8.0 %)
Black
87 (4.4 %)
Pacific Islander
10 (0.5 %)
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)533-4396
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,999
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	85.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	584
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	100

* 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 9 521

Grade 10 490

Grade 11 488

Grade 12 500