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.

[4] Torrance High has a series of underground bomb shelters located throughout the school, dating back from the Cold War era.

[10] Torrance High's unique architecture and relative proximity to Hollywood Studios make it an ideal filming location for major television programs and motion pictures.

Its credits include: As an unofficial tradition, Torrance High has been known for many of its graduates enlisting with the U.S. military, particularly the Marine Corps.

[12] Angela Park became a professional golfer in April before her graduation in 2006,[13] and went on to tie for second place in the LPGA US Women's Open of 2007.