South High
Torrance, CA · High School · Grades 9-12
Performance Overview
About This School
South High is a high school located in Torrance, California. The school serves 1,841 students in grades 9-12.
With a DataScore of 66/100 (B), South High performs above average compared to schools in California. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
16% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is factored into the resource access component of the DataScore.
Frequently Asked Questions
South High has a DataScore of 66/100 (Grade B), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), graduation rate (20%), and resource access (15%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
South High has 1,841 students enrolled in grades 9-12. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.7:1.
Yes, South High is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +14, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
South High is part of the Torrance Unified in Torrance, California. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.