West High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Torrance, California 90503 · Torrance Unified
#107 of 1,343 high schools in California
#3192 of 16,910 nationally
About West High
West 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 1,775 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 70.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 107th of 1,343 ranked high schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (4th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,775.
There are 33 schools in Torrance; West High ranks 10th of 32 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)65%
- Reading proficiency (30%)75%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)24.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)25.0
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 West High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,775
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 24.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 25.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 75%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 65%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Victor Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
965 students · 327 m away
Bert M. Lynn Middle
Torrance · Public middle · Grades 6–8
612 students · 595 m away
Parras (Nick G.) Middle
Redondo Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,031 students · 901 m away
Towers Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
599 students · 1.2 km away
Anza Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
613 students · 1.4 km away
Redondo Union High
Redondo Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,921 students · 1.5 km away
Beryl Heights Elementary
Redondo Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
422 students · 1.6 km away
Jefferson Middle
Torrance · Public middle · Grades 6–8
674 students · 1.9 km away
Jefferson Elementary
Redondo Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
555 students · 1.9 km away
Washington Elementary
Redondo Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
776 students · 2.0 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
Antioch High
Antioch · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,776 students
Ulysses S. Grant Senior High
Van Nuys · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,774 students
La Costa Canyon High
Carlsbad · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,774 students
West Ranch High
Valencia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,777 students
Sonora High
La Habra · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,779 students
Hilltop Senior High
Chula Vista · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,771 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West High a good school?
West High has a Success Index (US) of 70.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #107 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 West High rank in California?
West High ranks #107 of 1,343 high schools in California and #3192 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West High?
West High had 1,775 students in 2025.
Is West High a elementary school or a high school?
West High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.