What grades does South High serve?

South High operates as a High school within the local district. The school serves families in the Torrance area.

Where is South High located?

South High is a urban school in Torrance, CA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South High?

The student-teacher ratio at South High is 23.5:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Torrance, CA?

Schools in Torrance include South High and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Torrance area.

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Q: How many students attend South High?

As of the most recent data, 1,786 students are enrolled at South High. It is a High school within the local district.

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

1,786

Student:Teacher

23.5:1

Locale

Urban

District

Torrance Unified

Econ. Disadvantaged

19.4%

Phone

(310)533-4352

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

<50%

Math Proficiency

<50%

Graduation Rate

95%

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

21 courses offered

644 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

390 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

239 test takers

Student-Teacher Ratio: 20.9:1

Near average in CA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

1,530

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

83.11

99% fully certified

Counselors

4.9899998

Psychologists

1.1

Nurses

Security Staff

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,134

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$9,603

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$20,297

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 7%State 58%Local 35%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$954,296

-0.8% 1yr+29.0% 5yr

Los Angeles, CA metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

22.8%

Below 150% poverty line

7.0%

Unemployment rate

9.0%

Uninsured residents

20.7%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

2,845

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

2,649

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Autism

730 (28%)

Speech/Language Impairment

655 (25%)

Specific Learning Disability

540 (20%)

Other Health Impairment

521 (20%)

Intellectual Disability

69 (3%)

Emotional Disturbance

39 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,734

Current enrollment

Declining(-13% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about South High

As of the most recent data, 1,786 students are enrolled at South High. It is a High school within the local district.

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