Redondo Union High vs West High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Redondo Union High
Redondo Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,921 students
West High
Torrance · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,775 students
| Measure | Redondo Union High Redondo Beach, California | West High Torrance, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #89 of 1,343 | #107 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #2791 of 16,910 | #3192 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,921 | 1,775 |
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 1,775 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.4% | 24.7% |
| Students per teacher | 25.4 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 65% |
| city | Redondo Beach | Torrance |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Redondo Union High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.1 vs 70.5).
- •West High does better on math proficiency (65% vs 59%).
- •Redondo Union High does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 75%).
- •Redondo Union High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 24.7%).
- •West High does better on students per teacher (25.0 vs 25.4).
- •Redondo Union High is the larger school with 2,921 students compared with 1,775.
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 Redondo Union High better than West High?
On the Success Index (US), Redondo Union High ranks higher (72.1 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 Redondo Union High and West High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Redondo Beach and Torrance in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Redondo Union High: 2,921. West High: 1,775. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Redondo Union High and West High rank in California?
Redondo Union High is 89th of 1,343 and West High is 107th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).