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#1582 of 3,177 private schools in CA
Top 50% of private schools
Switzer Learning Center
High School
2201 Amapola Court, Torrance, CA 90501
About Switzer Learning Center
Switzer Learning Center is a private high school in Torrance, CA 90501. The school serves approximately 51 students in grades Kindergarten – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 8.5:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8/10, placing it in the 50.2th percentile among private schools in CA — an above average rating overall.
The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (7.0/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $92,815, where 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 34 public schools in Torrance, Switzer Learning Center rates higher overall (7.8 vs 6.2 average).
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Switzer Learning Center compares to 34 public schools serving similar grades in Torrance, CA
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Switzer Learning Center (this school) | 7.8 |
| Fern Elementary | 6.1 |
| Torrance High | 7.1 |
| Gene Drevno Community Day | 7.8 |
| Torrance Elementary | 6.3 |
| Madrona Middle | 5.2 |
| Halldale Elementary | 5.9 |
| Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation) | 6.4 |
| North High | 7.0 |
| Arlington Elementary | 6.7 |
| Edison Elementary | 4.8 |
| Philip Magruder Middle | 4.4 |
| Yukon Elementary | 6.3 |
| Hickory Elementary | 5.7 |
| Van Deene Avenue Elementary | 5.2 |
| Casimir Middle | 5.7 |
| Meyler Street Elementary | 7.4 |
| J. H. Hull Middle | 4.8 |
| Jefferson Middle | 5.8 |
| Howard Wood Elementary | 8.0 |
| Evelyn Carr Elementary | 5.3 |
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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
2201 Amapola Court, Torrance, CA 90501
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SWITZER LEARNING CENTER Torrance | 0.0 mi | 7.8 |
| THE CHILDRENS PLACE SCHOOL Torrance | 0.7 mi | 7.8 |
| NATIVITY SCHOOL Torrance | 0.9 mi | 7.8 |
| Fern Elementary Torrance | 0.9 mi | 6.1 |
| Branch of Hope School Torrance | 1.0 mi | 7.8 |
| Torrance High Torrance | 1.0 mi | 7.1 |
| Gene Drevno Community Day Torrance | 1.3 mi | 7.8 |
| AMBASSADOR HIGH SCHOOL Torrance | 1.4 mi | 7.8 |
| AMBASSADOR HIGH SCHOOL Torrance | 1.4 mi | 7.8 |
| Torrance Elementary Torrance | 1.4 mi | 6.3 |
| Ambassador High School Torrance | 1.4 mi | 7.8 |
| First Lutheran Torrance | 1.3 mi | 7.8 |
| FIRST LUTHERAN SCHOOL Torrance | 1.4 mi | 7.8 |
| Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation) Torrance | 1.5 mi | 6.4 |
| North High Torrance | 1.5 mi | 7.0 |
| One Hundred Eighty-Sixth Street Elementary Gardena | 1.5 mi | 6.4 |
| Madrona Middle Torrance | 1.4 mi | 5.2 |
| Halldale Elementary Torrance | 1.5 mi | 5.9 |
| PACIFIC EXPLORER MONTESSORI Torrance | 1.7 mi | 7.8 |
| Arlington Elementary Torrance | 1.7 mi | 6.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90501 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$92,815
Median Home Value
$887,300
Median Rent
$1,868/mo
Population
41,319
College Educated
38.7%
Homeownership
45.6%
Avg Commute
26.4 min
Poverty Rate
11.6%
Median Age
38.8
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Baker High Baker, CA | 7.8 |
| Fusion Academy Pleasanton Pleasanton, CA | 7.8 |
| Irene M. Hunt School / Side by Side San Anselmo, CA | 7.8 |
| LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Santa Monica, CA | 7.8 |
| Lighthouse Christian Academy Santa Monica, CA | 7.8 |
| SWITZER LEARNING CENTER Torrance, CA | 7.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Switzer Learning Center
What grades does Switzer Learning Center serve?
Switzer Learning Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Switzer Learning Center?
Switzer Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 51 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Switzer Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Switzer Learning Center is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Switzer Learning Center rank in CA?
Switzer Learning Center is ranked #1582 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.
What is Switzer Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Switzer Learning Center 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 Switzer Learning Center a private school?
Yes, Switzer Learning Center 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 51
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Los Angeles
- Phone
- (310) 328-3611
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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