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4801 Pacific Coast Highway, Torrance, CA 90505-5544
Summary
South High is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 92nd percentile among comparable California schools.
76.9% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
65.3% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 76.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 65.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 179/1,596 (89th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 70/1,596 (96th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,734 |
| Low-Income Students | 395 (22.8%) |
| English Learners | 123 (7.1%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.3 points from last year and rose 1.3 points over the full period. Math rose 4.3 points from last year and rose 1.0 points over the full period.
•Math +1.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
76.9% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 12% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.8-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
25.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 77.2% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
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Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 84% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 35% to 74%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
65.3% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 5% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.2-point math income gap is wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
40.9% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 62.0% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does South High compare within the district?
South High is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 4 9–12 schools in Torrance Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does South High rank in California?
South High ranks No. 179 of 1,596 in reading and No. 70 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at South High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in reading and No. 1 in math among 4 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 62.2% meet the reading standard and 49.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does South High compare with other schools in Torrance?
South High is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 4 9–12 schools in Torrance with 2026 results.
Explore schools in TorranceHow does South High compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
South High is No. 51 in reading and No. 15 in math proficiency among the 334 9–12 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| South HighThis school | 65.3% | 76.9% |
| North High | 55.4% | 88.3% |
| Torrance High | 53.5% | 76.7% |
