- Enrollment
- 1,879
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Torrance, CA
North High
Federal NCES profile for North High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063942006568
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Torrance · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.5:1
- students per teacher
- 31.4%
- free-lunch eligible
North High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North High ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Torrance, CA.
School address
District: Torrance Unified · California
NCES ID 063942006568 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
North High held near 1,811 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 77.4 → 70.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 063942006568 · Torrance, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,812 enr · 23.5:1 · 31.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Torrance High (1,879 students)
North High held near 1,811 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 77.4 → 70.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
North High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Torrance High
Torrance High
1,879 students
- This school
North High
1,812 students
- West High
West High
1,775 students
- South High
South High
1,734 students
- Victor Element
Victor Elementary
965 students
- Hickory Elemen
Hickory Elementary
847 students
What this shows North High reports 1,812 students on the CCD universe file.
How North High compares
North High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.5:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.4% | ▼ 43% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,812 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,812
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 67% in California - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,037
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.7%
Asian 27.2%
White 9.6%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 7.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, North High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Torrance Unified reports $15,037 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torrance High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Victor Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hickory Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,775
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,734
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Torrance
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Torrance High
Standard public school
1,879 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
West High
Standard public school
1,775 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
South High
Standard public school
1,734 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation)
Alternative education program
119 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,812 students)
Frequently asked questions about North High
How many students attend North High?
North High has 1,812 students enrolled. It is a high school in Torrance, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,791 (2022-23) → 1,811 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North High?
The student-teacher ratio at North High is 23.5:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North High?
31.4% of students at North High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North High?
The largest demographic group at North High is Hispanic or Latino at 46.7% of enrollment, in Torrance, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North High?
North High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North High rank among high schools in Torrance?
By Resource Investment Index, North High ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Torrance, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Torrance on the city page.
What other schools are in Torrance Unified?
Besides North High, Torrance Unified also operates Torrance High (1,879 students), West High (1,775 students), and South High (1,734 students). See the Torrance Unified district page for the complete list.