Principal's Message

Dear West High Warrior Family,

We are excited to begin an enriching school year together. West High is an integral part of our Torrance community as we are committed to excellence, and high achievement and performance. We are proud of the many successes of our staff and students, thanks to our dedicated community efforts. Examples of success range from local bond measure support ensuring safe and modernized facilities, to supporting campus fundraising efforts, and reinforcing our school’s mission in providing students an engaging learning experience and environment.

West High School is a Professional Learning Community dedicated to leading the way and developing critical and creative thinkers, advancing college and career readiness, and a leader in educational excellence. We are proud to share highlights and accolades marking WHS as a competitive destination school within the South Bay:

National Blue Ribbon School Award, 1984
California Distinguished School Award, 2010
California Gold Ribbon School Award, 2015
U.S. News America’s Best High School, Silver 2018
Thanks to local Bond Measures – WHS classroom renovations, updated infrastructure, technology upgrades, and a new Performing Arts Center
Softball Division CIF Champions, 2018
Girls Basketball CIF Champions, 2018
Boys Track Team State CIF Champions, 2017
Boys Basketball CIF Champions 2017
Robotics Team - League Champions 2017
Science Olympiad - LA County Regional Champions 2017
Consumer Sciences and Fashion Design 1^st and 2^nd place Regional Winners
Speech & Debate Team – Multiple ‘State’ and WBFL League Champion qualifications
Academic Decathlon Team - Top 3 in LA County 2017, 2018
Milken Scholars
Rose Parade Torrance Float Design Winner (West High Student) – 2016, 2017, 2018
National Merit – Finalists 2017, 2018

WHS recognizes the importance of a strong and enriching high school experience, and we thank you for entrusting your children to our Warrior team. We appreciate the partnership with our families and together we will embark on this next phase in your student’s academic journey and personal growth. Here’s to a wonderful 2018-2019 school year - Go Warriors!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Kara Heinrich,

West High Principal