West High
Torrance, CA · Torrance Unified · Grades 9-12
116th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 92%· Stable
West High ranking
SchoolRow ranks West High 116th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 92% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 92th in 2015 to 92th in 2025.
West High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 430 students tested
West High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,798 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 42.7% | 38.4% | ▼ 4.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 16.6% | 24.5% | ▲ 7.9 pts | |
| White | 29.6% | 21.6% | ▼ 8.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.0% | 10.1% | ▲ 5.1 pts | |
| Black | 4.7% | 4.9% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near West High
Typical home value $1.30M in zip 90503 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near West High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Redondo Beach Learning AcademyRedondo Beach Unified · 0.9 mi away
- –Patricia Dreizler Continuation HighRedondo Beach Unified · 0.9 mi away
- 9Redondo Union HighRedondo Beach Unified · 1.1 mi away181st of 1,528
ELA 74% · Math 52% - 10North HighTorrance Unified · 2.2 mi away99th of 1,528
ELA 85% · Math 55% - 10Mira Costa HighManhattan Beach Unified · 2.2 mi away89th of 1,528
ELA 81% · Math 62% - 10South HighTorrance Unified · 2.5 mi away128th of 1,528
ELA 76% · Math 61% - 9Environmental Charter High - LawndaleLawndale Elementary · 2.6 mi away · charter238th of 1,528
ELA 78% · Math 41% - –Southern California ROCSouthern California ROC · 2.7 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is West High in?
West High is part of the Torrance Unified district in Torrance, California.
Is West High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks West High 116th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 92% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of West High?
Asian 38%, Hispanic 25%, White 22%, Two or more races 10% (1,798 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near West High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90503 is $1.30M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.