Desert Mirage High vs Torrance High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 202 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Mirage High
Thermal · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,875 students
Torrance High
Torrance · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,879 students
| Measure | Desert Mirage High Thermal, California | Torrance High Torrance, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1208 of 1,343 | #301 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15811 of 16,910 | #6868 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,875 | 1,879 |
| Enrollment | 1,875 | 1,879 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.3% | 36.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 50% |
| city | Thermal | Torrance |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Torrance High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 16.7).
- •Torrance High does better on math proficiency (50% vs 16%).
- •Torrance High does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 42%).
- •Torrance High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.4% vs 97.3%).
- •Desert Mirage High does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 25.4).
- •Torrance High is the larger school with 1,879 students compared with 1,875.
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 Desert Mirage High better than Torrance High?
On the Success Index (US), Torrance High ranks higher (55.7 vs 16.7 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 Desert Mirage High and Torrance High?
About 202 km in a straight line, between Thermal and Torrance in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Mirage High: 1,875. Torrance High: 1,879. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Mirage High and Torrance High rank in California?
Desert Mirage High is 1208th of 1,343 and Torrance High is 301st of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).