Anza Elementary vs West High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anza Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
613 students
West High
Torrance · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,775 students
| Measure | Anza Elementary Torrance, California | West High Torrance, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #242 of 5,693 | #107 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #4577 of 50,301 | #3192 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 613 | 1,775 |
| Enrollment | 613 | 1,775 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.8% | 24.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.5 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 65% |
| city | Torrance | Torrance |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Anza Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 70.5).
- •Anza Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 65%).
- •Anza Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 75%).
- •Anza Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.8% vs 24.7%).
- •Anza Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.5 vs 25.0).
- •West High is the larger school with 1,775 students compared with 613.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Anza Elementary better than West High?
On the Success Index (US), Anza Elementary ranks higher (80.7 vs 70.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Anza Elementary and West High?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Torrance and Torrance in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anza Elementary: 613. West High: 1,775. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anza Elementary and West High rank in California?
Anza Elementary is 242nd of 5,693 and West High is 107th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).