Best Schools in West Torrance, Torrance, CA
West Torrance, Torrance, CA has a total of 47 schools including 10 high schools, 11 middle schools and 25 elementary schools. A total of 34,040 students attend West Torrance, Torrance, CA schools. On average, schools in West Torrance score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in West Torrance underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in West Torrance, Torrance, CA
West Torrance, Torrance, CA has 10 high schools with 13,387 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 West Torrance score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in West Torrance underperform expectations.
1. Humanities And Arts (harts) Academy Of Los Angeles
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 366 Students
2. Gardena Senior High
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1560 Students
3. South High
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1841 Students
4. North High
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1791 Students
5. Torrance High
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1999 Students
6. Redondo Union High
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Redondo Beach Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3005 Students
7. West High
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1840 Students
Best Middle Schools in West Torrance, Torrance, CA
West Torrance, Torrance, CA has 11 middle schools with 8,877 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 West 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 West Torrance underperform expectations.
1. Adams Middle
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Redondo Beach Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1073 Students
2. Calle Mayor Middle
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 614 Students
3. Bert M. Lynn Middle
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 553 Students
4. Philip Magruder Middle
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 534 Students
5. Edward J. Richardson Middle
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 661 Students
6. Parras (nick G.) Middle
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Redondo Beach Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1049 Students
7. Casimir Middle
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 618 Students
8. Madrona Middle
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 668 Students
9. Jefferson Middle
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 638 Students
10. Stephen M. White Middle
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1384 Students
Best Elementary Schools in West Torrance, Torrance, CA
West Torrance, Torrance, CA has 25 elementary schools with 11,776 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 West Torrance score 18% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in West Torrance underperform expectations.
1. Joseph Arnold Elementary
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 587 Students
2. Victor Elementary
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 971 Students
3. Jefferson Elementary
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Redondo Beach Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 551 Students
4. South Bay Junior Academy
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South Bay Junior Academy • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 120 Students
5. First Lutheran School
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First Lutheran School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 307 Students
6. Arlington Elementary
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 532 Students
7. Hickory Elementary
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 815 Students
8. Anza Elementary
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 591 Students
9. Washington Elementary
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Redondo Beach Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 800 Students
10. Seaside Elementary
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Torrance Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 530 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in West Torrance, Torrance, CA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
West Torrance, Torrance, CA has a total population of 71,958 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 56% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in West Torrance, Torrance, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood West 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
32.73 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
28.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West Torrance, Torrance, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for West Torrance, Torrance, CA.
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