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North High School
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  • Public
  • TORRANCE, CA

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A minus
  2. Diversity
    grade A+
  3. Teachers
    grade A
  4. College Prep
    grade A
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade B+
  6. Administration
    grade B minus
  7. Sports
    grade B
  8. Food
    grade B
  9. Resources & Facilities
    grade C+

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North High School is a highly rated, public school located in TORRANCE, CA. It has 1,791 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 23 to 1. According to state test scores, 45% of students are at least proficient in math and 84% in reading.

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
84%
Percent Proficient - Math
45%
Average Graduation Rate
97%
Average SAT
1210
229 responses
Average ACT
27
64 responses
AP Enrollment
24%

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Living in the Area

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade D+
  2. Good for Families
    grade A
  3. Housing
    grade C minus
Median Household Income
$100,898
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$2,176
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$854,168
National
$281,900

Culture & Safety

Poll
89%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 47 responses
Poll
79%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 47 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 182 responses
  • Multicultural Assmebly
    25%
  • Multicultural Food Day
    23%
  • Class competitions
    12%
  • Graduation
    11%
  • Assemblies and School Dances
    10%
  • Kashiwa
    7%
  • Blood Drives
    3%

Students

Diversity
grade A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,791
Free or Reduced Lunch
36%
70%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 53 responses
81%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 53 responses
85%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 53 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$96,597
Teachers in First/Second Year
1.3%
64%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 73 responses
73%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 73 responses
71%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 73 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade B+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
$15,032 / year
National
$12,239
87%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 78 responses
44%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 78 responses
69%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 78 responses

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