Serving 110 students in grades 9-12, Shery (Kurt T.) High (continuation School) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Shery (Kurt T.) High (continuation School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
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Shery (Kurt T.) High (continuation School)'s student population of 110 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
110 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Kurt T. Shery High School strives to provide students with a caring, nurturing, and supportive educational community.
Shery (Kurt T.) High (continuation School) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shery (Kurt T.) High (continuation School) is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8593 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
57%
56%
Black
11%
5%
White
14%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Shery (Kurt T.) High (continuation School)'s ranking?
Shery (Kurt T.) High (continuation School) is ranked #8593 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shery (Kurt T.) High (continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Shery (Kurt T.) High (continuation School) is 60-69%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Shery (Kurt T.) High (continuation School)?
110 students attend Shery (Kurt T.) High (continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Shery (Kurt T.) High (continuation School) students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shery (Kurt T.) High (continuation School)?
Shery (Kurt T.) High (continuation School) has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Shery (Kurt T.) High (continuation School) offer ?
Shery (Kurt T.) High (continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Shery (Kurt T.) High (continuation School) part of?
Shery (Kurt T.) High (continuation School) is part of Torrance Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Shery (Kurt T.) High (continuation School) located?
Shery (Kurt T.) High (continuation School) is located in the Old Torrance neighborhood of Torrance, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Old Torrance.
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