Very Good
#491 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 27% of private schools
Ambassador High School
High School · Torrance, CA
A private high school in Torrance, CA serving grades 6th – 12th.
2300 CRENSHAW BLVD, Torrance, CA 90501
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How we rate schools
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Where Ambassador High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 75Very Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,096/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,815
Median home value
$887,300
Median rent
$1,868/mo
College educated
38.7%
Homeownership
45.6%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambassador High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 116 | Compare → |
| Ambassador High SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.1 mi | 148 | Compare → |
| Shery (kurt T.) High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 110 | Compare → |
| Gene Drevno Community DayEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 0.3 mi | 13 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ambassador High School is listed in Torrance, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Ambassador High School
Ambassador High School is a private high school in Torrance, CA, serving approximately 108 students in grades 6th-12th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #491 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ambassador High School
What grades does Ambassador High School serve?
Ambassador High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Ambassador High School?
Ambassador High School has an enrollment of approximately 108 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ambassador High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ambassador High School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Ambassador High School rank in CA?
Ambassador High School ranks #491 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Ambassador High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ambassador High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Ambassador High School a private school?
Yes, Ambassador High School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Ambassador High School a religious school?
Ambassador High School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 108
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (310) 356-0950
- Area population (ZIP 90501)
- 41,319
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90501; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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