South High School

About South High School

South High School is a public high school located in the heart of a vibrant and diverse community in the city of South. It has a long and proud history of providing quality education and a safe learning environment for its students. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive and rigorous academic program that prepares students for college and career success.
South High School offers a wide range of courses and programs, including Advanced Placement, honors, and elective courses. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and performing arts. South High School is also home to a variety of student-run organizations and clubs, such as the Student Council, National Honor Society, and Key Club.
South High School has a strong commitment to fostering a safe and respectful learning environment for all students. The school has a zero-tolerance policy for bullying and harassment and works hard to ensure that all students feel safe and respected. The school also provides a variety of resources and support to help students succeed academically.
South High School is an excellent place for students to receive a quality education and develop the skills they need to succeed in college and beyond.

Address:	4801 Pacific Coast Hwy. Torrance, CA 90505
Phone:	(310) 533-4352
Site:	shs-torrance-ca.schoolloop.com
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	1,976 students

Overview South High School

South High School serves 1,976 students in grades 9-12.
South High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year. The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1. Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on South High School

South High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of South High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.