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West High School vs. North High School

Should you attend West High School or North High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
West High School
20401 Victor St.
Torrance, CA 90503
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
North High School
3620 West 182nd St.
Torrance, CA 90504
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,798 students in grades 9-12, West High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,811 students in grades 9-12, North High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,798 students
1,811 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at West High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at North High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at North High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
71 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at West High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at North High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
26:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at West High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Torrance Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at North High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Torrance Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#1565 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
#1230 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of West High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of North High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
48%
(Top 30% in CA)
48%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Torrance Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Torrance Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
73%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
84%
(Top 5% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Torrance Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Torrance Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
51%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
38%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
95%
(Top 30% in CA)
96%
(Top 10% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of West High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Torrance Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of North High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Torrance Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of West High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of North High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
432
427
Grade 10 Students
443
475
Grade 11 Students
461
452
Grade 12 Students
462
457
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at West High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Torrance Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at North High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Torrance Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Asian
38%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at West High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Torrance Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at North High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Torrance Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
25%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at West High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Torrance Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at North High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Torrance Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
5%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at West High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Torrance Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at North High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Torrance Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
22%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at West High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Torrance Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at North High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Torrance Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at West High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Torrance Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at North High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Torrance Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Two or more races
10%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at West High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Torrance Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at North High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Torrance Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.74
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of West High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Torrance Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of North High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Torrance Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
35%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at West High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Torrance Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at North High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Torrance Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at West High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Torrance Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at North High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Torrance Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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