How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Jefferson Middle | North High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Torrance, CA | Torrance, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 674 | 1,812 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 24.5:1 | 23.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 21.9% | 31.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Jefferson Middle | North High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,094 | $15,094 |
| District | Torrance Unified | Torrance Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Jefferson Middle | North High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19.4% | 9.6% |
| African American | 7.1% | 7.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27.3% | 46.7% |
| Asian | 32.8% | 27.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Multiracial | 12.8% | 7.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Jefferson Middle | North High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 16 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 674:1 | 362.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 11.3% | 12.8% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.