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Bishop Montgomery High

Diocesan school · Grades 9–12

Torrance, CA

5430 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503

Overall grade: B

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • BClass size
  • B+College-going
  • BYears serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • The largest Catholic school in Torrance

In Torrance, California, Bishop Montgomery High is a Catholic diocesan school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 869 students attend, with roughly 18 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2019–20. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The school reports that about 79% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 6 hours, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 9–12
Students
869
Teachers
48.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
18
Boys and girls
Coed · 419 girls, 450 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 6 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 79% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 84% of Catholic high schools in California.
    • Compared with 86 Catholic high schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    845’19–20846’21–22869’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.

    Students by grade

    9228
    10219
    11223
    12199

    Student body

    White28%
    Asian26%
    Hispanic or Latino21%
    Black14%
    Two or more races11%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    What grades does Bishop Montgomery High serve?

    Bishop Montgomery High serves grades 9–12.

    How many students attend Bishop Montgomery High?

    About 869 students, with 18 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Bishop Montgomery High?

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