How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation) | Torrance High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Torrance, CA | Torrance, CA |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 119 | 1,879 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.1:1 | 23.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 55.8% | 26.9% |
| 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 | Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation) | Torrance 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 | Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation) | Torrance High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10.9% | 15.0% |
| African American | 12.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 62.2% | 44.4% |
| Asian | 5.9% | 27.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 4.2% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 4.2% | 8.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation) | Torrance High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 19 |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 119:1 | 375.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 95.8% | 16.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
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.