West High School

Gazing at West High School, one can almost hear the echoes of Warriors past. West High School opened its doors on September 4, 1962. It has been a cornerstone of the Torrance community ever since. West High School serves students from 9th to 12th grade. The school’s colors of brown and gold are a familiar sight at sporting events and school functions. West High School has a rich history of academic excellence. It has been recognized as a California Distinguished School multiple times, in 1984, 1994, 1999, 2005, 2013, and again in 2019. It also received the California Gold Ribbon School award in 2015 and the National Blue Ribbon School designation in 1984. The campus is located at 20401 Victor Street in Torrance, California. You can reach them by phone at (310) 533-4299. Did you know West High boasts some impressive alumni? From professional athletes like Sean Berry and Nick Subis to acclaimed artists like Bob Staake and Grammy-nominated musician TOKiMONSTA, West High has fostered the talents of many individuals who have gone on to achieve great things. Author Becky Chambers, known for her Hugo Award-winning science fiction, also walked these halls. Even actor Daryl Sabara, known for his role in the Spy Kids movies, is a West High graduate. West High’s motto, “Salty breezes sweeping o’er us. Cries of gulls and terns on high. Purple cast of distant mountains, On the far horizon lie. Hearts united in one purpose, Hands clasped strongly in one tie, We salute our Alma Mater, Staunch defenders of West High”, speaks to the school’s connection to the Torrance community and the strong bonds formed within its walls. As you stand before West High School, imagine the generations of students who have passed through these doors, each contributing to the school’s vibrant legacy. They have learned, grown, and pursued their dreams, carrying with them the Warrior spirit.