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South High

4801 Pacific Coast Hwy., Torrance, CA, 90505

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 348 of 6840 in California

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About South High

In Torrance, California, South High School is a well-known public school that teaches students in grades 9 through 12. It is one of the best schools in the state, coming in at 137th in California. This school is one of the best for academic rigor because it has almost 2,000 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of 25:1. A 62% Advanced Placement participation rate helps students read at a 73% level and do math at a 64% level. There are many different types of people on campus. 73% of the students are from minority groups, and 19% of them come from families with low incomes. South High School works hard to keep its reputation for sending a lot of students to college by organizing college entrance exams like the SAT and ACT. The school is in a neighborhood where homes are worth a lot of money, and the people who live there are very important. People say it's one of the best schools because the academics are great and there are a lot of fun things to do outside of school, and it is one of the best high school in California.

South High Contact Information

Address

4801 Pacific Coast Hwy., Torrance, CA, 90505

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Phone

(310) 533-4352

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 73%
Reading 64%
State average proficiency is 73% in Math and 64% in Reading.
77
Full-time Teachers
23 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1786
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 348 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at South High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:25 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 27.38%
Asian 38.19%
Hispanic 22.23%
Black 2.07%
Two+ Races 9.63%
Native Am. 0.28%
White
27.38%
Asian
38.19%
Hispanic
22.23%
Black
2.07%
Two+ Races
9.63%
Native Am.
0.28%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1786
49.05%
876 Female
50.95%
910 Male

Student Population

1786 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

357 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Recently, South High students stood out in regional academic competitions by doing very well in math and forensic speech. The campus's facilities have been greatly improved, including updated science labs with the newest technology for student-led research projects. The school also started a new program to help the environment. In this program, students lead efforts all over campus to cut down on waste and use green energy.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of classes does South High offer?

Ans. South High has core academic classes, Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes, electives, and extracurricular activities like arts, sports, and clubs.

Q2. What kinds of classes does South High offer?

Ans. The school has core academics, electives, college prep classes, and extracurricular activities like arts, sports, and clubs.

Q3. Is there a dress code at the school?

Ans. Yes, students are expected to wear clothes that are modest and professional for a performing arts setting.

Q4. What is the school's main goal when it comes to education?

Ans. The school puts a lot of emphasis on getting students back on track academically, learning in a way that works for them, and getting them ready for college.

Q5. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on-site or through programs that work to gether.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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