Best High Schools in Torrance, CA

Torrance, CA has 16 high schools with 12,333 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Torrance score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Torrance underperform expectations.

1. Early College Academy-la Trade Tech College

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 231 Students

2. Humanities And Arts (harts) Academy Of Los Angeles

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 366 Students

3. Gardena Senior High

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1560 Students

4. South High

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1841 Students

5. Palos Verdes High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1417 Students

6. North High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1791 Students

7. Shery (kurt T.) High (continuation)

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 113 Students

8. Torrance High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

9. West High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1840 Students

10. Gene Drevno Community Day

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 18 Students

Best Middle Schools in Torrance, CA

Torrance, CA has 13 middle schools with 9,988 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Torrance score 18% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Torrance underperform expectations.

1. Miraleste Intermediate

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 747 Students

2. Calle Mayor Middle

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 614 Students

3. Palos Verdes Intermediate

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 700 Students

4. Bert M. Lynn Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 553 Students

5. Philip Magruder Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 534 Students

6. Edward J. Richardson Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 661 Students

7. Casimir Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 618 Students

8. J. H. Hull Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

9. Madrona Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 668 Students

10. Jefferson Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 638 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Torrance, CA

Torrance, CA has 35 elementary schools with 15,098 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Torrance score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Torrance underperform expectations.

1. Rancho Vista Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 340 Students

2. Joseph Arnold Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Torrance Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 587 Students

3. Howard Wood Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

4. Victor Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Torrance Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 971 Students

5. Silver Spur Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 521 Students

6. South Bay Junior Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

South Bay Junior Academy • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 120 Students

7. First Lutheran School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

First Lutheran School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 307 Students

8. Arlington Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Torrance Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 532 Students

9. Lincoln Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Torrance Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 413 Students

10. Hickory Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Torrance Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 815 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Torrance, CA

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

Community Factors

Torrance, CA has a total population of 157,818 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 49% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Torrance, CA

37,419

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

49%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Torrance, CA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D+

30.53 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.58 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

25.96 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Torrance, CA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,150 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

84 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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