Summary:
The city of Torrance, California is home to 6 high schools that serve students in grades 9-12. These schools are part of the Torrance Unified School District, which is a high-performing district ranked 179th out of 1,560 districts in the state.
Among the Torrance high schools, South High stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking among the best high schools in California with a 5-star rating and ranking 133rd out of 2,335 schools statewide. South High boasts the highest graduation rate at 95.4% and the lowest dropout rate at 0.0%. West High and North High are also high-achieving schools, each earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the top 200 schools in California.
In contrast, the two alternative high schools in Torrance, Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation) and Gene Drevno Community Day, struggle with significantly lower performance metrics, including much lower graduation rates, higher dropout rates, and lower proficiency in standardized tests. The district may want to investigate and address the high chronic absenteeism rates at these alternative schools, which can negatively impact student learning and achievement.
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