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| image = South High logo.png
| image = South High logo.png
| superintendent = Tim Stowe
| superintendent = Tim Stowe
| principal = Michelle Fournier
| principal = Jim Evans
| dean = Leo Klemm
| dean = Leo Klemm
| head_label = [[Athletic Director]]
| head_label = [[Athletic Director]]
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| zipcode = 90505-5544
| zipcode = 90505-5544
| country = [[United States|USA]]
| country = [[United States|USA]]
| coordinates = {{coord|33.81296|N|118.36352|W|display=title|source:placeopedia_type:edu_region:US-CA}}
| 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
| pushpin_map = United States Los Angeles Southern#United States Los Angeles Metropolitan Area#USA California#United States
| enrollment = 1,989 (2019–20)<ref name=NCES>{{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|accessdate=September 2, 2021}}</ref>
| enrollment = 1,976 (2020–21)<ref name=NCES>{{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}}</ref>
| ratio = 23.88<ref name=NCES/>
| ratio = 23.57<ref name=NCES/>
| staff = 85.51 (FTE)<ref name=NCES/>
| staff = 83.85 (FTE)<ref name=NCES/>
| average_class_size = 34<ref name=snapshot>{{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|accessdate=2 March 2014}}</ref>
| average_class_size = 34<ref name=snapshot>{{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}}</ref>
| established = 1957
| established = 1957
| SAT = 1,657<ref name=snapshot/>
| SAT = 1,657<ref name=snapshot/>
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| yearbook = Olympiad
| yearbook = Olympiad
| website = {{url|tusd.org/schools/shs}}
| website = {{url|tusd.org/schools/shs}}
| school_colors = {{Color box|#009933|border=darkgray}} {{Color box|#FFFFFF|border=darkgray}} Green and White
| school_colors = {{Color box|#009933|border=darkgray}} {{Color box|#FFFFFF|border=darkgray}} Kelly Green and White
| conference = [[CIF Southern Section]]<br />[[Pioneer League (California)|Pioneer League]]
| conference = [[CIF Southern Section]]<br />[[Pioneer League (California)|Pioneer League]]
| nickname = Spartans
| nickname = Spartans
| athletics = Baseball<br>Basketball<br>Cross Country<br>Football<br>Golf<br>Soccer<br>Softball<br>Surf<br>Swimming<br>Tennis<br>Track & Field<br>Volleyball<br> Water Polo<br>Wrestling<br>Cheer<br>Dance<ref>{{cite web|title=Athletics|url=http://shs.tusd.org/Students/Athletics/tabid/1090/Default.aspx|work=South High School|accessdate=3 March 2014|year=2013}}</ref>
| athletics = Baseball<br>Basketball<br>Cross Country<br>Football<br>Golf<br>Soccer<br>Softball<br>Surf<br>Swimming<br>Tennis<br>Track & Field<br>Volleyball<br> Water Polo<br>Wrestling<br>Cheer<br>Dance<ref>{{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}}</ref>
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'''South High School''' is a public high school in [[Torrance, California|Torrance]], [[California]]. It is one of five high schools in the [[Torrance Unified School District]].
'''South High School''' is a public high school in [[Torrance, California|Torrance]], [[California]]. It is one of five high schools in the [[Torrance Unified School District]].
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==History==
==History==
{{more citations needed section|date=April 2011}}
{{more citations needed section|date=April 2011}}
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.{{Citation needed|date=April 2011}}
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.<ref>{{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}}</ref>


In 1980 [[Asahi Gakuen]], a [[Hoshu jugyo ko|weekend Japanese-language education institution]], began renting space in South Torrance High School.<ref name=Rainey>Rainey, James. "[http://articles.latimes.com/1987-12-31/local/me-7523_1_high-school-students Children of Japanese Executives Flock to Special Classrooms]." ''[[Los Angeles Times]]''. December 31, 1987. Retrieved on March 6, 2014.</ref> The school continues to use the school for its Torrance Campus (トーランス校 ''Tōransu-kō'').<ref>"[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 "</ref>
In 1980 [[Asahi Gakuen]], a [[Hoshu jugyo ko|weekend Japanese-language education institution]], began renting space in South Torrance High School.<ref name=Rainey>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.</ref> The school continues to use the school for its Torrance Campus (トーランス校 ''Tōransu-kō'').<ref>"[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 "</ref>


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}}
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}}

2007-2008 was the 50 year anniversary.{{Citation needed|date=April 2011}}


''[[American Beauty (1999 film)|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.<ref>[[IMDb|Internet Movie Database]]: [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0169547/locations ''American Beauty'' filming locations] Retrieved November 5, 2011.</ref>
''[[American Beauty (1999 film)|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.<ref>[[IMDb|Internet Movie Database]]: [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0169547/locations ''American Beauty'' filming locations] Retrieved November 5, 2011.</ref>


The short movie [[Skaterdater]] was filmed using the Imperial Skateboard Club whose members went to South High.{{citation needed|date=August 2012}}
The short movie ''[[Skaterdater]]'' was filmed using the Imperial Skateboard Club whose members went to South High.<ref>{{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=<!--Not stated--> |website=SurferToday.com|publisher=SurferToday|access-date=14 July 2022}}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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==Athletics==
==Athletics==
South High's mascot is the [[Spartan Army|Spartan]], and their colors are green and white.
South High's mascot is the [[Spartan Army|Spartan]], and their colors are green and white.
{{Col-begin|width=auto}}
{{Col-break}}
'''Fall Sports''':
* Cheer(JV, V)
* Boys' Cross Country
* Girls' Cross Country
* Football(F, JV, V)
* Girls' Golf(JV, V)
* Marching Band
* Boys' Surf
* Girls' Surf
* Girls' Tennis(JV, V)
* Girls' Volleyball(F/S, JV, V)
* Esports (JV, V){{Col-break}}
'''Winter Sports''':
* Boys' Basketball(F/S, JV, V)
* Girls' Basketball(F/S, V)
* Boys' Soccer(F/S, JV, V)
* Girls' Soccer(F/S, JV, V)
* Wrestling
*Esports (JV, V){{Col-break}}
'''Spring Sports''':
* Baseball(F/S, JV, V)
* Boys' Golf(JV, V)
* Softball(JV, V)
* Boys' Swimming(F/S, V)
* Girls' Swimming(F/S, V)
* Boys' Tennis(JV, V)
* Boys' Track
* Girls' Track
* Boys' Volleyball(F/S, JV, V)
*Esports (JV, V)
{{col-end}}

==Activities==
==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.
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.

'''CIF Championships'''
*2015 - Girls' Basketball, Division II
*2014 & 2017 - Girls' Soccer, Division IV & Division III
*2017 - Girls' Softball, Division V
*2014 & 2015 - Girls' Tennis, Division IV
*2012 - Boys' Volleyball, Division III
*2004 & 2014 - Women's Volleyball, Division II
*1962 - Boys' Wrestling, Open Divison, First CIF Title


==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
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*[[Ryo Fujii]]: professional soccer player
*[[Ryo Fujii]]: professional soccer player
*[[Chad Morton]]: former [[National Football League|NFL]] [[running back]] and kick/punt returner
*[[Chad Morton]]: former [[National Football League|NFL]] [[running back]] and kick/punt returner
* [[Greg Popovich]] - Founder & Owner of [[Castle Rock Winery]]
*[[Greg Popovich]]: Founder & Owner of [[Castle Rock Winery]]
*[[Johnnie Morton]]: former NFL [[wide receiver]], [[mixed martial artist]]
*[[Johnnie Morton]]: former NFL [[wide receiver]], [[mixed martial artist]]
*[[Sendhil Mullainathan]]: professor of economics at [[The University of Chicago]]
*[[Sendhil Mullainathan]]: professor of economics at [[The University of Chicago]]
*[[Aaron North]]: lead guitarist for [[Nine Inch Nails]]
*[[Aaron North]]: lead guitarist for [[Nine Inch Nails]]
*[[Bob Anderson (wrestler)]]: USA Teams, AAU and College Champion Wrestler
*[[Bob Anderson (wrestler)]]: USA Teams, AAU and College Champion Wrestler
*[[Carroll Bubs Davis]]: guitarist singer songwriter composer: several famous bands guest appearance with [[Peter Frampton]], [[Billy Idol]], [[Green Day]], etc.
*[[David Patterson (computer scientist)|David Patterson]]: professor of computer science at [[University of California, Berkeley]] and winner of the ACM AM [[Turing Award]], the Nobel Prize of Computer Science
*[[David Patterson (computer scientist)|David Patterson]]: professor of computer science at [[University of California, Berkeley]] and winner of the ACM AM [[Turing Award]], the Nobel Prize of Computer Science
*[[Steve Smith (pole vaulter)|Steve Smith]]: former world record holder in the indoor pole vault
*[[Steve Smith (pole vaulter)|Steve Smith]]: former world record holder in the indoor pole vault
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*[[John White (running back, born 1991)|John White]]: [[Canadian Football League|CFL]] running back
*[[John White (running back, born 1991)|John White]]: [[Canadian Football League|CFL]] running back
*[[Alejandro Daniel Wolff]]: American diplomat, former US Ambassador to [[Chile]] and acting [[U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations]]
*[[Alejandro Daniel Wolff]]: American diplomat, former US Ambassador to [[Chile]] and acting [[U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations]]
*[[Gary Steele]]: Intramural Basketball champions 1969; Gold trunks 1967-1970;Co-photographer and double of Blythe movie
*Gary Steele: Intramural Basketball champions 1969; Gold trunks 1967–1970; Co-photographer and double of Blythe movie
*[[Mike Song]]: Professional dancer for Kinjaz
*[[Mike Song]]: Professional dancer for Kinjaz
*[[Fred Goss]]: TV director, actor, producer and writer
*[[Kimmy Maxine Shields]]: Actress; Insatiable 2018 - ; Big Little Lies 2017; Girlboss 2017
*[[Fred Goss]]: TV Director 2005–Present and Actor, Producer and Writer


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 15:18, 15 September 2024

South High School
Address
Map
4801 Pacific Coast Highway

Torrance
,
California
90505-5544

USA
Coordinates33°48′47″N 118°21′49″W / 33.81296°N 118.36352°W / 33.81296; -118.36352
Information
TypePublic Secondary
Established1957
School districtTorrance Unified School District
SuperintendentTim Stowe
DeanLeo Klemm
PrincipalJim Evans
Athletic DirectorKevin VanWaardenburg
Staff83.85 (FTE)[1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment1,976 (2020–21)[1]
Average class size34[2]
Student to teacher ratio23.57[1]
Color(s)    Kelly Green and White
AthleticsBaseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Surf
Swimming
Tennis
Track & Field
Volleyball
Water Polo
Wrestling
Cheer
Dance[3]
Athletics conferenceCIF Southern Section
Pioneer League
NicknameSpartans
NewspaperSword & Shield
YearbookOlympiad
Websitetusd.org/schools/shs

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.[4]

In 1980 Asahi Gakuen, a weekend Japanese-language education institution, began renting space in South Torrance High School.[5] The school continues to use the school for its Torrance Campus (トーランス校 Tōransu-kō).[6]

Since 2004,[when?] South High has been under refurbishment. Renovations include improved handicapped accessibility, improved lighting, and new signage.[citation needed]

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.[7]

The short movie Skaterdater was filmed using the Imperial Skateboard Club whose members went to South High.[8]

Demographics

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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

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

Activities

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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

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "South High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "School Quality Snapshot". California Department of Education. Retrieved 2 March 2014.
  3. ^ "Athletics". South High School. 2013. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
  4. ^ Gnerre, Sam (21 January 2017). "Torrance's South High School comes to life in the late 1950s". South Bay History. Retrieved 14 July 2022.
  5. ^ Rainey, James. "Children of Japanese Executives Flock to Special Classrooms." Los Angeles Times. December 31, 1987. Retrieved on March 6, 2014.
  6. ^ "トーランス校 Archived 2014-03-30 at the Wayback Machine." 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 "
  7. ^ Internet Movie Database: American Beauty filming locations Retrieved November 5, 2011.
  8. ^ "Skaterdater: the story of the world's first skateboard movie". SurferToday.com. SurferToday. Retrieved 14 July 2022.
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