Torrance Unified

The Torrance Unified School District in California operates 31 schools, including 17 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, 6 high schools, and 2 alternative/continuation schools. The district demonstrates a range of academic performance, with several standout schools providing an excellent education, while others struggle with low test scores and high chronic absenteeism.

At the top of the district, South High School is the highest ranked high school, earning 5 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger and ranking 110th out of 2,323 California high schools. The district's top elementary schools are Walteria Elementary and Riviera Elementary, both earning 5 stars, while Calle Mayor Middle and Bert M. Lynn Middle are the top-ranked middle schools.

On the other hand, Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation) and Gene Drevno Community Day stand out as the lowest performing schools in the district, ranking in the bottom 20% of California high schools. These alternative/continuation schools struggle with very low test scores, high dropout rates, and high chronic absenteeism. Overall, the Torrance Unified School District demonstrates many strengths, but also reveals pockets of underperformance that warrant further attention and support.