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School Overview: |
Switzer Learning Center
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| School Type | Special Education School | |
| School Membership(s) | California Association of Private Special Education Schools (CAPSES) Council for Exceptional Children |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 3 - 12 | |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes | |
| Learning Programs Supported | Mild to Severe levels of learning, social, emotional, & behavioral challenges, including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, etc. | |
| Year Founded | 1966 | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 90 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
| % Students of Color | 68% (CA School Avg.: 40%) | |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 (National school avg.: 13:1) | |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 99% | |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | |
| Classroom dress code | Casual | |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Tuition Notes | Most students funded by Individual Education Plans. Private pay options available. | |
| Admissions Director | Wendy White | |
| Admissions Associate | Len Hernandez | |
| Sports | ||
| Total Sports Offered | 1 sports | |
Sports
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| Basketball | ||
| Extracurriculars | ||
| Total Extracurriculars | 5 extracurriculars | |
Extracurriculars
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| Art | Billiards | |
| Chess | Cooking | |
| Music | ||
View all schools in: Torrance, Los Angeles County, Zip 90501
