South High
- 1,734 Students
- 73.6 Teachers (FTE)
- 23.5:1 Student:Teacher
- 09–12 Grade Range
- Open Status
- (310)533-4352 Phone
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South High
Torrance, CA 90505
High Supplemental Virtual Grades 09–12 SchoolScore™ F (43.8)
1,734
Students
73.6
Teachers
23.5:1
Student:Teacher
(310)533-4352
Phone
South High is a public school administered by the Torrance Unified district in Torrance, CALIFORNIA, providing education at the High level for students in grades 09–12.
Key statistics: 1,734 students enrolled; a 23.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio.
The school is classified as City: Midsize by the NCES locale classification system.
Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.
vs California High School Average
Enrollment
1,734.0
State avg: 846.0
▲ 105% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
23.55:1
State avg: 18.2:1
▲ 30% worse
Free Lunch %
22.4%
State avg: 66.5%
▼ 66% better
School Details
School Name
South High
NCESSCH ID
063942006573
State School ID
CA-1965060-1938356
School Type
Regular School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
Missing
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
4801 Pacific Coast Hwy.
City
Torrance
State
California
ZIP Code
90505
County
Los Angeles County
Metro Area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Midsize
Cong. District
0636
State Leg. Upper
06024
State Leg. Lower
06066
Latitude
33.8115
Longitude
-118.3638
Grades Offered
9th
10th
11th
12th
1,734
Total Students
73.6
Teachers FTE
23.5:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
73.6
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Teachers (FTE) | 73.6 |
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
| Program | Students | % of Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| No Category Codes | 389 | 22.4% |
| Not Applicable | 231 | 13.3% |
District Info
District Name
Torrance Unified
LEAID
0639420
State LEA ID
CA-1965060
Phone
(310)972-6500
Website
http://www.tusd.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Torrance
District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$439,136K
Federal Revenue
$30,723K
State Revenue
$256,666K
Local Revenue
$151,747K
Total Expenditure
$369,058K
Instruction Exp.
$207,779K
Support Services
$109,213K
Other Current Exp.
$10,443K
Geographic
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about South High, answered using official NCES data.