- South High reported a higher gifted & talented than Torrance High (390 vs. 176).
- South High reported a higher sat/act participation than Torrance High (239 vs. 102).
- South High reported a higher ap enrollment than Torrance High (644 vs. 567).
- Source Data Limit: 11 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 1 additional metric is reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Torrance High reported a higher chronically absent students than South High (272 vs. 232).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
South High reported a higher graduating cohort than Torrance High (460 vs. 447).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
South High reported a higher gifted & talented than Torrance High (390 vs. 176).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Torrance High reported a higher violent incidents than South High (23 vs. 6).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
South High reported a higher students per counselor than Torrance High (392.8:1 vs. 387.8:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
27 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at South High
1 metric was reported by South High. Comparable data for Torrance High is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
95%
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
South High
$15,036.51
Torrance High
$15,036.51
Local revenue share
South High
34.6%
Torrance High
34.6%
State revenue share
South High
58.5%
Torrance High
58.5%
Federal revenue share
South High
7%
Torrance High
7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
South High
14.6%
Torrance High
14.6%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Los Angeles County
$87,760
Los Angeles County
$87,760
Poverty rate
Los Angeles County
13.6%
Los Angeles County
13.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Los Angeles County
35.5%
Los Angeles County
35.5%
Unemployment rate
Los Angeles County
5.8%
Los Angeles County
5.8%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.