South High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Torrance, California 90505 · Torrance Unified
#128 of 1,343 high schools in California
#3590 of 16,910 nationally
About South High
South High is a public high located in Torrance, in the Torrance Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,734 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 68.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 128th of 1,343 ranked high schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,734.
There are 33 schools in Torrance; South High ranks 15th of 32 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)63%
- Reading proficiency (30%)70%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)22.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)23.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for South High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,734
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 23.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 70%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 63%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near South High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Edward J. Richardson Middle
Torrance · Public middle · Grades 6–8
651 students · 368 m away
Calle Mayor Middle
Torrance · Public middle · Grades 6–8
626 students · 412 m away
Riviera Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
611 students · 973 m away
Seaside Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
548 students · 992 m away
Sunrise Pre-School
Palos Verdes Estates · Public other
· 1.1 km away
Joseph Arnold Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
628 students · 1.3 km away
LAUNCH Preschool
Torrance · Public other
· 1.4 km away
Tulita Elementary
Redondo Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
443 students · 1.5 km away
Walteria Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
650 students · 2.0 km away
Jefferson Middle
Torrance · Public middle · Grades 6–8
674 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
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1,730 students
Tracy High
Tracy · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,739 students
Colton High
Colton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,729 students
Jurupa Hills High
Fontana · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,739 students
Valhalla High
El Cajon · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,728 students
Orange High
Orange · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,728 students
Frequently asked questions
Is South High a good school?
South High has a Success Index (US) of 68.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #128 of 1,343 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does South High rank in California?
South High ranks #128 of 1,343 high schools in California and #3590 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South High?
South High had 1,734 students in 2025.
Is South High a elementary school or a high school?
South High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.