- Enrollment
- 1,879
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Torrance, CA
Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation)
Federal NCES profile for Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063942006572
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation) earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of California schools.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in Torrance · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- small classes for California
- 55.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation) has class sizes smaller than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation) ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Torrance, CA.
School address
District: Torrance Unified · California
NCES ID 063942006572 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation) held near 110 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 8.4 → 7.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 063942006572 · Torrance, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
119 enr · 14.9:1 · 55.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Torrance High (1,879 students)
Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation) held near 110 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 8.4 → 7.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Torrance High
Torrance High
1,879 students
- North High
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
- This school 119
Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation)
119 students
What this shows Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation) reports 119 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation) compares
Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation) 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 31% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.8% | ▲ 1% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 119 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
119
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in California - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
95.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 119 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.2%
African American 12.6%
White 10.9%
Asian 5.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.2%
Two or More 4.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation) is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Torrance Unified reports $15,037 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torrance High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Victor Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
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
North High
Standard public school
1,812 students 23.5:1 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
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 (~119 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation)
How many students attend Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation)?
Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation) has 119 students enrolled. It is a high school in Torrance, CA. CCD year-over-year: 113 (2022-23) → 110 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation) is 14.9:1, which is 31% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation)?
55.8% of students at Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation)?
The largest demographic group at Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation) is Hispanic or Latino at 62.2% of enrollment, in Torrance, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation)?
Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation) has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation) rank among high schools in Torrance?
By Resource Investment Index, Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation) ranks #5 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 Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation), Torrance Unified also operates Torrance High (1,879 students), North High (1,812 students), and West High (1,775 students). See the Torrance Unified district page for the complete list.