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#123 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Top 7% of private schools

Switzer Learning Center

High School · Torrance, CA

A private high school in Torrance, CA serving grades 6th – 12th.

Private

2201 AMAPOLA CT, Torrance, CA 90501

  • 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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)
A-8.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.6 / 10
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School Day Length6.9 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,449
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.7 / 10
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Diversity Index69%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+4.2 / 10
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Enrollment62
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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.

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The neighborhood

Where Switzer Learning Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 30Some Transit
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,096/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Torrance), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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)

Hispanic45.2%
Black24.2%
White21.0%
Asian6.5%
Pacific Islander3.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Switzer Learning CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.0 mi51Compare →
Branch of Hope SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–121.0 mi6Compare →
Torrance HighEnrollment path unverified7.99–121.0 mi1,980Compare →
Gene Drevno Community DayEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated7–121.3 mi13Compare →

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.

Switzer Learning Center is listed in Torrance, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Switzer Learning Center

Switzer Learning Center is a private high school in Torrance, CA, serving approximately 62 students in grades 6th-12th with a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #123 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Switzer Learning Center

What grades does Switzer Learning Center serve?

Switzer Learning Center serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Switzer Learning Center?

Switzer Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 62 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Switzer Learning Center?

The student-teacher ratio at Switzer Learning Center is 7.8:1. 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 ranks #123 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Switzer Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?

Switzer Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Switzer Learning Center a private school?

Yes, Switzer Learning Center is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Switzer Learning Center a religious school?

No, Switzer Learning Center is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
62
Gender Split
76% M / 24% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.9 hours
Days Per Year
210 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Los Angeles County
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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