Torrance Unified School District

The Torrance Unified School District consists of 17 elementary, 8 middle, 4 high schools, 1 continuation/alternative school and 1 adult school, for a total of 31 schools. 

Torrance Unified was established in 1947 and unified in 1948 and is nestled in the heart of the South Bay, in the south-western part of Los Angeles County. Our District is bordered by the Palos Verdes Peninsula on the south, the beach cities - Redondo, Hermosa, and Manhattan Beach - to the west, and cities of Lawndale and Hawthorne to the north. The District serves the entire City of Torrance and is governed by five school board members from five trustee areas.

Vision:

During the 2024-2025 school year, the Torrance Unified School District launched our Portrait of a Graduate, the vision for the skills and abilities that every student will develop during their educational journey with us. 

Mission Statement:

The Torrance Unified School District strives to ensure that each and every student is educated and prepared to succeed in life. We are dedicated to maximizing individual potential and developing lifelong learners who will be contributing members in a global society.

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Enrollment Statistics

Total Enrollment

Our total enrollment for 2025-2026 school year was 22,023 students.

Free and Reduced Price Meals

Percentage of students that receive free and reduced meals: 31.16% for 2025-2026.