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Switzer Learning Center

Special education school · Grades 7–12

Torrance, CA

2201 Amapola Ct, Torrance, CA 90501

Overall grade: A-

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

  • BClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • The only special education school in Torrance
  • Serving families in Torrance since at least 2011

In Torrance, California, Switzer Learning Center is a special education school for students from 7th grade through 12th grade. About 58 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 210 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 7–12
Students
58
Teachers
6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 15 girls, 43 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 7 hours
School year
210 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 81% of special education schools in California.
    • Compared with 26 special education schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    82’11–12108’13–1481’15–1674’17–1880’19–2062’21–2258’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Ungraded11
    77
    85
    94
    1010
    115
    1216

    Student body

    Black28%
    Hispanic or Latino24%
    White22%
    Two or more races22%
    Asian3%

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    Questions about Switzer Learning Center

    What grades does Switzer Learning Center serve?

    Switzer Learning Center serves grades 7–12.

    How many students attend Switzer Learning Center?

    About 58 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Switzer Learning Center?

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