Amerigo Los Angeles, Bishop Montgomery High School

5430 Torrance Blvd
Torrance, CA 90503

Amerigo Los Angeles, Bishop Montgomery High School Photo #1 - Students at Bishop Montgomery High School have access to an array of advanced-level courses, extracurriculars and athletics - all located just one mile away from the Pacific Ocean.

Amerigo Los Angeles, Bishop Montgomery High School Photo #2 - Bishop Montgomery High School has well-equipped laboratories and computer classrooms where students can explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) opportunities.

Amerigo Los Angeles, Bishop Montgomery High School Photo #3 - Students at Bishop Montgomery have opportunity to try out and participate in the school's 41 athletics teams, including a state championship-winning basketball team and a surf club. Students can also take part in a unique Sports Medicine program, where they can learn more about the field through hands-on experience.

Amerigo Los Angeles, Bishop Montgomery High School Photo #4 - Students at Bishop Montgomery can explore their interests in art, music and theater at the school's arts complex, which houses a black box theater and a ceramics/arts studio. The school also offers 21 courses in the arts.

Amerigo Los Angeles, Bishop Montgomery High School Photo #5 - Bishop Montgomery has a recently renovated learning commons and library.

Amerigo Los Angeles, Bishop Montgomery High School Photo #6 - 99% of graduates at Bishop Montgomery High School go onto attend universities, including prestigious Top 100 schools across the country.

Amerigo Los Angeles, Bishop Montgomery High School Photo #7 - At Amerigo Los Angeles, students can deepen their learning and engage their passions, while developing life-long friendships with their peers.

Amerigo Los Angeles, Bishop Montgomery High School Photo #8 - At Amerigo Los Angeles, you'll come together with students from around the world in a safe, enriched community that takes advantage of countless opportunities for immersion in American culture.

Amerigo Los Angeles, Bishop Montgomery High School Photo #9 - Students live at the Amerigo Los Angeles Residential Campus and have access to all of the amenities of home, with 24/7 on-site support from Residential Life personnel.

Bishop Montgomery High School challenges university-bound students to reach their full potential through a robust academic curriculum, countless extracurricular activity options and real-world learning experiences.

Quick Stats (2022)

Grades: (Boarding) 9-12
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $70,550
Average class size: 900 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling

Top Rankings

Amerigo Los Angeles, Bishop Montgomery High School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 308 schools) for:

School Overview

Definition of Terms | 2021 School Data

Amerigo Los Angeles, Bishop Montgomery High School

Boarding School Avg.

School Focus

College Preparatory

Grades Offered (Boarding)

9-12

School Type

Co-ed

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Non-denominational

Year Founded

1957

1907

Campus Size

24 acres

125 acres

Student Body

% International Students

20%

Average SAT Score

1161

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Average ACT score

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Offers Post-Grad Year

Academics and Faculty

Saturday Classes

Classroom Dress Code

Formal
(All students at BMHS wear a uniform )

Casual

Average Class Size

900 students

* National Avg. »18

Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

7:1

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

ESL Courses Offered

Yes

Summer Program Offered

Yes

Tuition Cost

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)

$70,550

$59,900

Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)

n/a

$32,995

Merit Scholarships Offered

Yes

Acceptance Rate

Application Deadline

None / Rolling

Jan. 15

SSAT Required

Yes

Director of Admissions

Raj Patel

AP / Advanced Courses

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

Courses

Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Computer Science A, French Language and Culture, Language and Composition, Latin 4, Literature and Composition, Macroeconomics, Music Theory, Physics I, Physics II, Spanish Language and Culture , Spanish Literature and Culture, Statistics, United States Government and Politics, United States History

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered

Sports

Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Surf Team, Swimming, Tennis, Track, Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations

Extracurriculars

Club or Organization:
ACE Mentorship Program, Animal Club, Art Appreciation Club, Best Buddies Club, Bishop Ambassadors, Bishop Fitness Club, Black and Gold Lettermen's Club, Book Club, California Scholarship Federation, Color Guard, Concordia Club, Green Team, Habitat Club, I-Friends International Mentoring Program, International Club, Junior State of America, Key Club, Knightlife, Knights' Council, Latin Club, Mock Trial, National Honor Society, Robotics Club, Science Club, Short Flags, Speech and Debate, Technology and Programming Club, yearbook

Arts and Music Programs:
Choir, Comedy Sportz Improv, Dance Team, Drama Lab, Drum Line, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Orchestra, Vocal Jazz, Wind Ensemble

Recreational Athletic Programs:
eSports and Digital Gaming Club, Sand Volleyball, Yoga Club

College Matriculation

Year:

10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)

Link to Matriculation Data

School Notes

Located on a beautiful 24-acre campus just one mile away from the Pacific Ocean, Bishop Montgomery High School provides students with a supporitve, collaborative and challenging environment wher ethey can pursue their unique interests both inside and outside of the classroom. At Bishop Montgomery, students have access to over 30 Honors and AP courses in a wide variety of subjects, as well as a unique STEAM program where they can do a deep dive into the subjects of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.
Amerigo Los Angeles, Bishop Montgomery High School accreditations: Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA)
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Carmelita Jeter - Olympic Gold Medal Sprinter?
- Denise Austin - Member of the Presidential Council on Physical Fitness and Sports under President Bush and President Obama?
- Dr. Vincent Price - President of Duke University (#10)?
- Dr. Patrick Concannon - Director of the University of Florida’s Gene Research Institute?
- Sal Torres - Serves as mayor of Daly City and has been elected to city council 5 times ?

Profile last updated: 03/16/2022

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