- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Torrance, CA
Torrance High
Federal NCES profile for Torrance High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063942006576
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Torrance High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Torrance · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.1:1
- students per teacher
- 26.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Torrance High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Torrance High ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Torrance, CA.
School address
District: Torrance Unified · California
NCES ID 063942006576 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Torrance High held near 1,980 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 85.9 → 76.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 063942006576 · Torrance, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,879 enr · 22.1:1 · 26.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: North High (1,812 students)
Torrance High held near 1,980 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 85.9 → 76.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Torrance High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Hickory Elemen
Hickory Elementary
847 students
What this shows Torrance High reports 1,879 students on the CCD universe file.
How Torrance High compares
Torrance 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.9% | ▼ 52% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,879 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,879
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 54% in California - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.4%
Asian 27.6%
White 15.0%
Two or More 8.4%
African American 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, Torrance High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
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 Torrance High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Victor Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hickory Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Torrance 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.
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
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 (~1,879 students)
Frequently asked questions about Torrance High
How many students attend Torrance High?
Torrance High has 1,879 students enrolled. It is a high school in Torrance, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,999 (2022-23) → 1,980 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Torrance High?
The student-teacher ratio at Torrance High is 22.1:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Torrance High?
26.9% of students at Torrance High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Torrance High?
The largest demographic group at Torrance High is Hispanic or Latino at 44.4% of enrollment, in Torrance, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Torrance High?
Torrance High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Torrance High rank among high schools in Torrance?
By Resource Investment Index, Torrance High ranks #4 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 Torrance High, Torrance Unified also operates North High (1,812 students), West High (1,775 students), and South High (1,734 students). See the Torrance Unified district page for the complete list.