Best High Schools in South East Torrance, Torrance, CA

High schools
1
Students
1,999
Avg actual
57%
Avg projected
73%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in South East Torrance, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Torrance High

A

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1999 Students

Best Middle Schools in South East Torrance, Torrance, CA

Middle schools
1
Students
622
Avg actual
46%
Avg projected
46%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in South East Torrance, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. J. H. Hull Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 622 Students

Best Elementary Schools in South East Torrance, Torrance, CA

Elementary schools
2
Students
700
Avg actual
51%
Avg projected
39%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in South East Torrance, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Howard Wood Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Torrance Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 343 Students

2. John Adams Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Torrance Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 357 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in South East Torrance, Torrance, CA

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

South East Torrance, Torrance, CA has a total population of 10,517 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in South East Torrance, Torrance, CA

3,321

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

44%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood South East Torrance, Torrance, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

22.88 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

3.45 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

19.44 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South East Torrance, Torrance, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South East Torrance, Torrance, CA.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,892 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

80 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit South East Torrance, Torrance, CA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in South East Torrance, Torrance, CA

How many schools are in South East Torrance, Torrance, CA?

South East Torrance, Torrance, CA has 4 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,321 students in total.

How do schools in South East Torrance perform on state tests?

On average, 4 schools in South East Torrance score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in South East Torrance meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South East Torrance?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

Best Schools in Cities Near South East Torrance, Torrance, CA

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Old Town, Torrance, CA

  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 52%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Walteria, Torrance, CA

  • Actual: 58%
  • Projected: 50%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
West Torrance, Torrance, CA

  • Actual: 60%
  • Projected: 53%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Hollywood Riviera, Redondo Beach, CA

  • Actual: 73%
  • Projected: 66%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Harbor Gateway, Torrance, CA

  • Actual: 34%
  • Projected: 25%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
North Torrance, Torrance, CA

  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Palos Verdes Peninsula, Torrance, CA

  • Actual: 75%
  • Projected: 64%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Alondra Park, Lawndale, CA

  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
West Side, Long Beach, CA

  • Actual: 35%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Rancho Dominguez, Compton, CA

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 21%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations