West High School
Torrance, CA 90503-2255
Phone: (310) 533-4299
Fax: (310) 972-6483
District: Torrance Unified
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 9-12 • 2088 students
Torrance's West High School serves grades 9-12 in the Torrance Unified district. It is among the few public high schools in California to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10.
West High School is a public school in the Torrance Unified school district located in Torrance, CA. The principal of West High School is Pamela Metz. As of 2015, the students are 38.4% Asian; 27.6% White, non-Hispanic; 16.7% Hispanic; 6.3% Filipino; 5.1% Multiracial; 3.8% Black, non-Hispanic; 0.6% Pacific Islander; and 0.5% Native American or Native Alaskan. 22.6% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program. 6.5% of students are english learners.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 38.4% | — | — |
| White, non-Hispanic | 27.6% | — | — |
| Hispanic | 16.7% | — | — |
| Filipino | 6.3% | — | — |
| Multiracial | 5.1% | — | — |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 3.8% | — | — |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | — | — |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.5% | — | — |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 22.6% | — | — |
| English learners | 6.5% | — | — |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hollyglen | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Hawthorne | CA | 4.1 mi | |
| 2 | Northridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Northridge | CA | 27.5 mi | |
| 3 | Camarillo | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Camarillo | CA | 47.4 mi | |
| 4 | Foothill Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Camarillo | CA | 47.5 mi | |
| 5 | Del Prado Town Homes | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Camarillo | CA | 48.7 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Camarillo | Camarillo | CA | 47.4 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles AFB | 4.9 mi. |
| Los Alamitos JFTB | 14.1 mi. |
| Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station | 17.4 mi. |
| Point Mugu NAS - Naval Base Ventura County | 45.5 mi. |
