Amerigo Los Angeles, Bishop Montgomery High School
5430 Torrance Blvd
Torrance, CA 90503
Torrance, CA 90503
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.
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Amerigo Los Angeles, Bishop Montgomery High School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 303 schools) for:
- Category Attribute
- Offering Breadth High # of AP/advanced courses offered
| Definition of Terms | 2021 School Data | Amerigo Los Angeles, | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 9-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Catholic | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1957 | 1907 |
| Campus Size | 24 acres | 125 acres |
Student Body
| % International Students | 8% | 20% |
| Average SAT Score | 1161 | * National Avg. »View |
| Average ACT score | 24 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (All students at BMHS wear a uniform ) | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 900 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 7:1 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 33 | 18 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
Tuition Cost
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $70,550 | $59,500 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | n/a | $33,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Acceptance Rate
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Director of Admissions | Raj Patel | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 33 | 18 |
| 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 | 13 | 16 |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Surf Team, Swimming, Tennis, Track, Volleyball | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 41 | 23 |
| 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: 07/19/2021
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