- Enrollment
- 1,879
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Torrance, CA
South High
Federal NCES profile for South High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063942006573
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Torrance · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- students per teacher
- 15.0%
- free-lunch eligible
South High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South High ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Torrance, CA.
School address
District: Torrance Unified · California
NCES ID 063942006573 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
South High held near 1,786 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-55 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 85.8 → 77.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-55 students YoY 063942006573 · Torrance, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,734 enr · 20.4:1 · 15.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Torrance High (1,879 students)
South High held near 1,786 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-55 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 85.8 → 77.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
South High 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
- This school
South High
1,734 students
- Victor Element
Victor Elementary
965 students
- Hickory Elemen
Hickory Elementary
847 students
What this shows South High reports 1,734 students on the CCD universe file.
How South High compares
South 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 | 20.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.0% | ▼ 73% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,734 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,734
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 38% in California - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.4%
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 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 38.0%
White 26.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
Two or More 9.5%
African American 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 38.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.1, South High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
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 South High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torrance High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Victor Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hickory Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South High'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
- 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
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
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 (~1,734 students)
Frequently asked questions about South High
How many students attend South High?
South High has 1,734 students enrolled. It is a high school in Torrance, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,841 (2022-23) → 1,786 (2023-24), nearly flat (-55).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South High?
The student-teacher ratio at South High is 20.4:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 30% higher 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 South High?
15.0% of students at South High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South High?
The largest demographic group at South High is Asian at 38.0% of enrollment, in Torrance, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South High?
South High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 South High rank among high schools in Torrance?
By Resource Investment Index, South High ranks #2 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 South High, 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.