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South High School (Torrance, California)

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{{Infobox school

| name = South High School

| image = South High logo.png

| superintendent = Tim Stowe

| principal = Jim Evans

| dean = Leo Klemm

| head_label = Athletic Director

| head = Kevin VanWaardenburg

| type = Public Secondary

| district = Torrance Unified School District

| grades = 9–12

| streetaddress = 4801 Pacific Coast Highway

| city = Torrance

| state = California

| zipcode = 90505-5544

| country = USA

| coordinates = {{coord|33.81296|N|118.36352|W|display=inline,title|source:placeopedia_type:edu_region:US-CA}}

| pushpin_map = United States Los Angeles Southern#United States Los Angeles Metropolitan Area#USA California#United States

| enrollment = 1,976 (2020–21){{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=0639420&SchoolPageNum=2&ID=063942006573|title=South High|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|access-date=September 2, 2021}}

| ratio = 23.57

| staff = 83.85 (FTE)

| average_class_size = 34{{cite web|title=School Quality Snapshot|url=http://www6.cde.ca.gov/schoolqualitysnapshot/textreport.aspx?id=4BB897B5-8BE7-4899-879C-135D596CC9E0|work=California Department of Education|access-date=2 March 2014}}

| established = 1957

| SAT = 1,657

| SAT_year = 2011-12

| newspaper = Sword & Shield

| yearbook = Olympiad

| website = {{URL|tusd.org/schools/shs}}

| school_colors = Kelly green and white
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| conference = CIF Southern Section
Pioneer League

| nickname = Spartans

| athletics = Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Surf
Swimming
Tennis
Track & Field
Volleyball
Water Polo
Wrestling
Cheer
Dance{{cite web|title=Athletics|url=http://shs.tusd.org/Students/Athletics/tabid/1090/Default.aspx|work=South High School|access-date=3 March 2014|year=2013}}

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South High School is a public high school in Torrance, California. It is one of five high schools in the Torrance Unified School District.

History

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South High School opened in September 1957 and moved to a new campus in January, 1958 with 20 buildings and 106 classrooms. It currently serves children south of Sepulveda, west of Hawthorne and north of Lomita Boulevard.{{cite news|last=Gnerre|first=Sam|date=21 January 2017|title=Torrance's South High School comes to life in the late 1950s|url=http://blogs.dailybreeze.com/history/2017/01/21/torrances-south-high-school-comes-to-life-in-the-late-1950s/|work=South Bay History|access-date=14 July 2022}}

In 1980 Asahi Gakuen, a weekend Japanese-language education institution, began renting space in South Torrance High School.Rainey, James. "[https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1987-12-31-me-7523-story.html Children of Japanese Executives Flock to Special Classrooms]." Los Angeles Times. December 31, 1987. Retrieved on March 6, 2014. The school continues to use the school for its Torrance Campus (トーランス校 Tōransu-kō)."[http://www.asahigakuen.com/torrance.html トーランス校] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140330155701/http://www.asahigakuen.com/torrance.html |date=2014-03-30 }}." Other Campuses include Orange County and Santa Monica. Asahi Gakuen. Retrieved on March 30, 2014. "TORRANCE SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL 4801 Pacific Coast Highway, Torrance, CA 90505 "

Since 2004,{{when|date=March 2014}} South High has been under refurbishment. Renovations include improved handicapped accessibility, improved lighting, and new signage.{{Citation needed|date=April 2011}}

American Beauty was filmed on the South High School campus during the winter break of 1998/1999. Many contemporary South High students were featured as extras in the scenes set on campus.Internet Movie Database: [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0169547/locations American Beauty filming locations] Retrieved November 5, 2011.

The short movie Skaterdater was filmed using the Imperial Skateboard Club whose members went to South High.{{cite web |url=https://www.surfertoday.com/skateboarding/skaterdater-the-story-of-the-worlds-first-skateboard-movie|title=Skaterdater: the story of the world's first skateboard movie|author= |website=SurferToday.com|publisher=SurferToday|access-date=14 July 2022}}

Demographics

In the 2014–15 school year, South High had an enrollment of 2,132 students.

  • African-American - 2.4%
  • American Indian - 0.50%
  • Asian - 30.4%
  • Filipino - 3%
  • Hispanic or Latino - 14.7%
  • Pacific Islander - 0.60%
  • Caucasian - 41.70%%
  • Multi-Racial - 5.10%
  • Other - 1.6%

The average household income of South High's ZIP code (90505) is $105,771.

Athletics

South High's mascot is the Spartan, and their colors are green and white.

Activities

The Marching Band won West High Invitationals Sweepstakes 2009, 2010 Percussion State Champs, and the 2011 & 2013 SCJA Division 5A State Champions. The South High 2014-15 Advanced Dance Team were the 2015 USA Dance National Champions in the category "Novelty." In 2017, the 2016-17 Advanced Dance Team became state champions at the USA State Championship, while also placing first in several divisions at USA Regionals. The 2016-17 Athletic Training Program placed first in the small school division at the St. Francis Sports Medical Competition.

Notable alumni

References

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External links

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  • [https://www.tusd.org/schools/shs/index Official South High School website]

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Category:Public high schools in Los Angeles County, California

Category:Education in Torrance, California

Category:Buildings and structures in Torrance, California

Category:Educational institutions established in 1957

Category:1957 establishments in California