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#3063 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Bishop Montgomery High

High School

5430 Torrance Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90503

Private
844
Students
16.2:1
Student-Teacher
9th – 12th
Grades Served
#3063 of 3,177 in CA

About Bishop Montgomery High

Bishop Montgomery High is a private high school in Torrance, CA 90503. The school serves approximately 844 students in grades 9th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 16.2:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8/10, placing it in the 3.6th percentile among private schools in CA — an above average rating overall.

Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $119,685, where 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 6 public schools in Torrance, Bishop Montgomery High rates higher overall (7.8 vs 6.8 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How Bishop Montgomery High compares to 6 public schools serving similar grades in Torrance, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
This School
vs
20.5:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
844
This School
vs
1,250
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.8
This School
vs
6.8
Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Bishop Montgomery High (this school) 7.8
West High 5.0
South High 7.4
North High 7.0
Torrance High 7.1
Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation) 6.4
Gene Drevno Community Day 7.8

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

What 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.

👥 Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C 2.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 16.2:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C 3.3 / 10
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Enrollment 844
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 2 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Location

5430 Torrance Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90503

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.9 mi
School Distance Rating
BISHOP MONTGOMERY HIGH Torrance 0.2 mi 7.8
Fresh Roots Forest School Torrance 0.2 mi 7.8
Anza Elementary Torrance 0.4 mi 5.6
Victor Elementary Torrance 0.6 mi 5.6
West High Torrance 0.6 mi 5.0
PLAYHOUSE PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN Redondo Beach 0.6 mi 7.9
Parras (Nick G.) Middle Redondo Beach 0.6 mi 5.4
ST JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Torrance 0.6 mi 7.8
St. James Elementary Torrance 0.6 mi 7.8
THE KNOWING GARDEN Redondo Beach 0.7 mi 7.9
Alta Vista Elementary Redondo Beach 0.7 mi 5.8
Patricia Dreizler Continuation High Redondo Beach 0.9 mi 4.8
Redondo Beach Learning Academy Redondo Beach 0.9 mi 7.9
CARDEN SCHOOL Redondo Beach 0.9 mi 7.9
Bert M. Lynn Middle Torrance 1.0 mi 6.1
Jefferson Middle Torrance 0.9 mi 5.8
SOUTH BAY JUNIOR ACADEMY Torrance 0.9 mi 7.8
Redondo Union High Redondo Beach 0.9 mi 5.8
SOUTH BAY FAITH ACADEMY Redondo Beach 0.9 mi 7.9
South Bay Faith Academy Redondo Beach 0.9 mi 7.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 90503 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$119,685

Median Home Value

$1,058,100

Median Rent

$2,249/mo

Population

43,764

College Educated

55.4%

Homeownership

52.5%

Avg Commute

27.8 min

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Median Age

41.5

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
BISHOP MONTGOMERY HIGH Torrance, CA 7.8
Burton (Phillip and Sala) Academic High San Francisco, CA 7.8
New Roads School Santa Monica, CA 7.8
Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts Los Angeles, CA 7.8
Stella High Charter Academy Los Angeles, CA 7.8
THE ATHENIAN SCHOOL Danville, CA 7.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bishop Montgomery High

What grades does Bishop Montgomery High serve?

Bishop Montgomery High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bishop Montgomery High?

Bishop Montgomery High has an enrollment of approximately 844 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bishop Montgomery High?

The student-teacher ratio at Bishop Montgomery High is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Bishop Montgomery High rank in CA?

Bishop Montgomery High is ranked #3063 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Bishop Montgomery High's MySchoolScout rating?

Bishop Montgomery High has a composite rating of 7.8 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Bishop Montgomery High a private school?

Yes, Bishop Montgomery High is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
844
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
52
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
Los Angeles
Data Year
2025–2026

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details