Bassett Senior High vs Torch Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 914 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bassett Senior High
La Puente · Public high · Grades 9–12
747 students
Torch Middle
City Of Industry · Public middle · Grades 6–8
345 students
| Measure | Bassett Senior High La Puente, California | Torch Middle City Of Industry, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #696 of 1,343 | #966 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12151 of 16,910 | #13763 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 747 | 345 |
| Enrollment | 747 | 345 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.2% | 90.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 21% |
| city | La Puente | City Of Industry |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bassett Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.2 vs 20.1).
- •Bassett Senior High does better on math proficiency (26% vs 21%).
- •Bassett Senior High does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 42%).
- •Torch Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.1% vs 91.2%).
- •Bassett Senior High does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 23.0).
- •Bassett Senior High is the larger school with 747 students compared with 345.
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 Bassett Senior High better than Torch Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Bassett Senior High ranks higher (35.2 vs 20.1 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 Bassett Senior High and Torch Middle?
About 914 m in a straight line, between La Puente and City Of Industry in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bassett Senior High: 747. Torch Middle: 345. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bassett Senior High and Torch Middle rank in California?
Bassett Senior High is 696th of 1,343 and Torch Middle is 966th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).