- Enrollment
- 1,879
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Torrance, CA
West High
Federal NCES profile for West High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063942006580
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Torrance · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.3:1
- large classes for California
- 21.2%
- free-lunch eligible
West High has class sizes larger than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West High ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Torrance, CA.
School address
District: Torrance Unified · California
NCES ID 063942006580 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
West High held near 1,798 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 73.9 → 72.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-42 students YoY 063942006580 · Torrance, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,775 enr · 24.3:1 · 21.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Torrance High (1,879 students)
West High held near 1,798 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 73.9 → 72.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
West 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
- This school
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 West High reports 1,775 students on the CCD universe file.
How West High compares
West 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 | 24.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.2% | ▼ 62% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,775 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,775
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in California - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Asian 36.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%
White 20.6%
Two or More 10.6%
African American 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 36.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.1, West 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 West High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torrance High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Victor Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hickory Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West 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
- 1,734
- 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
North High
Standard public school
1,812 students 23.5:1 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 (~1,775 students)
Frequently asked questions about West High
How many students attend West High?
West High has 1,775 students enrolled. It is a high school in Torrance, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,840 (2022-23) → 1,798 (2023-24), nearly flat (-42).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West High?
The student-teacher ratio at West High is 24.3:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West High?
21.2% of students at West High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West High?
The largest demographic group at West High is Asian at 36.9% of enrollment, in Torrance, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West High?
West High has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 West High rank among high schools in Torrance?
By Resource Investment Index, West High ranks #1 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 West High, Torrance Unified also operates Torrance High (1,879 students), North High (1,812 students), and South High (1,734 students). See the Torrance Unified district page for the complete list.