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CONTACT INFORMATION

Adam Sack *
Supervisor - Facility Use, Torrance Unified School District
(310) 972-6064 phone 1
[email protected]
https://www.tusd.org/business-services/facilities


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Keywords: Arched Windows ; Balcony / Balconies; Bleachers ; Coastal; Flooring - Wood Floors; Historic Buildings; Library / Libraries; Lockers / Locker Rooms; Mountains; Paneling / Paneled Walls; Suburban

Site Condition: Torrance High School is a high school located in Torrance, California. Founded in 1917, it is one of the oldest high schools in continuous use in California and is the oldest of the four high schools in the Torrance Unified School District. Four of its buildings are listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Torrance High School is a popular filming location for television and motion picture production. It is most widely known for its appearance in high-profile television shows, including Beverly Hills, 90210 and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. It is the alma mater of broadcaster Paul Moyer, Medal of Honor recipient Ted Tanouye, World War II prisoner of war Louis Zamperini, professional golfer Angela Park and professional golfer Jenny Shin.

General Notes: Updated 9-8-08 TM / 3.19.2012 / 8.8.2017 lm / Updated 5/8/23 JJ

Filmography: Beverly Hills, 90210; Buffy The Vampire Slayer

Jurisdictions: Torrance

Within 30-Mile Studio Zone: Y

State Property: N

Closed/Vacant: N

Building Materials: Concrete

Verified: 11/16/2025

Location Details

Torrance Unified School District

United States / Torrance, California
Location ID: #3786

High school and auditorium with student body size of more than 3000. Some buildings date from 1920's. High school exterior features casement windows, colonnade, fountains and statues. The interior includes plaster walls, ceiling height of 12'-20', tiled floors, and beamed ceiling. Grounds include gymnasium, baseball field, offices, laboratory, auditorium, cafeteria, lecture hall, classroom, shower, administration, and deciduous and evergreen trees. Large campus, theater/auditorium capacity 800. Theater features stage and spotlight. Buildings are made of concrete, stone, and glass.

Location Category:

  • AUDITORIUMS / THEATERS - *;
  • AUDITORIUMS / THEATERS - Auditoriums;
  • RESTAURANTS - *;
  • RESTAURANTS - Cafeterias;
  • SCHOOLS - *;
  • SCHOOLS - Elementary / Middle Schools;
  • SCHOOLS - High Schools;
  • SCHOOLS - Historic Schoolhouses;
  • SPORTS - *;
  • SPORTS - Arenas / Stadiums / Stadia;
  • SPORTS - Baseball;
  • SPORTS - Basketball Indoor;
  • SPORTS - Basketball Outdoor;
  • SPORTS - Football;
  • SPORTS - Gymnasiums;
  • SPORTS - Outdoor Playing Fields / Tracks / Soccer;
  • SPORTS - Racquet Sports / Tennis / Pickleball;
  • SPORTS - Swimming Pools Outdoor / Outdoor Pools

Architecture Style:

  • 21st Cent / Contemporary
 
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