Switzer Learning Center

2201 Amapola Court, Torrance, CA, 90501-0905
Switzer Learning Center improves the lives of those challenged by learning, social, and emotional difficulties by maximizing their educational competence and psychological well-being. Switzer Learning Center's goal is to enable those who are experiencing difficulties with learning, social and emotional adjustments: gain greater insight into their difficulties, and be more tolerant of learning, behavioral and individual differences; recognize that they have strengths that they can use to compensate for weaknesses; learn ways to deal with the negative emotions and low-self esteem developed from years of unsuccessful struggling; and develop a sense of trust and optimism that sustains motivation to learn and apply alternative approaches and strategies so that they can be successful and happy in school and beyond.

School Overview:

Switzer Learning Center
School Type Special Education School
School Membership(s) California Association of Private Special Education Schools (CAPSES)
Council for Exceptional Children
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
Basketball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 5 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Art Billiards
Chess Cooking
Music

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Switzer Learning Center
Gr. 3-12 | 0 mi. away
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The Chldren's Place
Gr. 2-7 | 0.9 mi. away
Nativity School
Gr. K-9 | 0.9 mi. away
Branch Of Hope
Gr. 1-12 | 0.9 mi. away
Greenwood Ave. KinderCare
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 0.9 mi. away

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