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#1346 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Bishop Montgomery High

High School

5430 TORRANCE BLVD, Torrance, CA 90503

Private

Enrollment

846

Student-Teacher

16.1:1

Score

5.5

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#1,346 of 1,787

In Torrance

#10 of 10

public schools

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Bishop Montgomery High

5.5/10

High School in Torrance · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Bishop Montgomery High

Bishop Montgomery High is a private high school in Torrance, CA. Bishop Montgomery High serves approximately 846 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Bishop Montgomery High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,346 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares1.0 pts below CA schools
  • This school 5.5 · Average
  • CA avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

Bishop Montgomery High is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

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
16.1:1
This School
vs
20.5:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
846
This School
vs
1,250
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.5
This School
vs
7.2
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 26% vs 0%
Hispanic 24% vs 0%
Asian 18% vs 0%
Black 13.9% vs 0%
Bishop Montgomery High Torrance Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Bishop Montgomery High (this school) 5.5
West High 7.3
South High 7.0
North High 7.8
Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation) 6.0
Torrance High 7.9
Gene Drevno Community Day

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

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

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+ 4.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 16.1:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+ 3.6 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,116
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+ 10.0 / 10
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Diversity Index 79%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+ 4.4 / 10
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Enrollment 846
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 26.0%
Hispanic 24.0%
Asian 18.0%
Two or More 17.0%
Black 13.9%
Pacific Islander 1.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

5430 TORRANCE BLVD, Torrance, CA 90503

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Bishop Montgomery High may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Redondo Union High (rated 7.7/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Redondo Beach), which scores notably higher. Another option is West High (rated 7.3/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Patricia Dreizler Continuation High (rated 6.7/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Redondo Beach), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Torrance, see our Torrance schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Bishop Montgomery High Torrance 0.2 mi
Fresh Roots Forest School Torrance 0.3 mi
PLAYHOUSE PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN Redondo Beach 0.4 mi
Anza Elementary Torrance 0.5 mi 8.5
THE KNOWING GARDEN Redondo Beach 0.6 mi
Alta Vista Elementary Redondo Beach 0.6 mi 8.3
Parras (Nick G.) Middle Redondo Beach 0.7 mi 7.8
Victor Elementary Torrance 0.7 mi 5.4
West High Torrance 0.8 mi 7.3
CARDEN SCHOOL Redondo Beach 0.7 mi
ST JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Torrance 0.8 mi 6.5
St. James Elementary Torrance 0.8 mi
Patricia Dreizler Continuation High Redondo Beach 0.9 mi 6.7
Redondo Beach Learning Academy Redondo Beach 0.9 mi
SOUTH BAY FAITH ACADEMY Redondo Beach 0.9 mi 7.8
South Bay Faith Academy Redondo Beach 0.9 mi
Redondo Union High Redondo Beach 0.9 mi 7.7
Tulita Elementary Redondo Beach 1.1 mi 8.6
Jefferson Middle Torrance 0.9 mi 7.7
Bert M. Lynn Middle Torrance 1.1 mi 7.4

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

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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 846 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Bishop Montgomery High is 16.1:1. 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 ranks #1,346 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Bishop Montgomery High's MySchoolScout rating?

Bishop Montgomery High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Bishop Montgomery High a private school?

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

Is Bishop Montgomery High a religious school?

Bishop Montgomery High has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
34 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
37 Some Transit
Bike Score
50 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
846
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
52
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.2 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Los Angeles County

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