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#3063 of 3,177 private schools in CA
Bishop Montgomery High
High School
5430 Torrance Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90503
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
BetaHow Bishop Montgomery High compares to 6 public schools serving similar grades in Torrance, CA
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.
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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
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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.
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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
- Phone
- (310) 540-2021
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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