Amerigo partner school ·
K-8
St. James Catholic School
A premier K–8 Catholic school in the safe and welcoming community of Torrance, with convenient access to Los Angeles.
1918
Year Founded
K-8
Grades Offered
1:1
Google Chromebook
About the school
St. James Catholic School offers students a safe and welcoming environment to prepare them for high school. Beyond the classroom, students can explore their interests through athletics, arts, STEM clubs, and other extracurricular activities while developing confidence, independence, and leadership skills.
Key Info
Location
Torrance, California
Grades
K-8
Intakes
August/September
Language requirement
TOEFL equivalent 60-80
Cost of attendance
Starting from $56,700
Accommodation
Residence & homestay
Program
Diploma
Brochure Download
More School Info
School Website
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Three things this school does exceptionally well.
01
Well-Rounded, Rigorous Academics
St. James provides a strong, standards-based curriculum aligned with California, Common Core, and Archdiocesan standards. Students benefit from a robust math program, with advanced coursework available for students who excel in mathematics.
02
Technology-Integrated Learning
Technology is woven throughout the curriculum, with computers and digital tools integrated into everyday learning. All courses use Google Classroom, helping students build strong digital learning and organizational skills.
03
Strong Arts & Music Education
St. James gives every student opportunities to develop their creativity through weekly instrumental and vocal music lessons and a comprehensive arts program. Through its partnership with the South Bay Hands-On Arts Program, students receive hands-on art education as part of their school experience.
School facts
5
Acres campus
160
students enrolled
1:18
Faculty-to-Student Ratio
K-8
Grades offered
8+
Sport Teams
5+
Clubs
5
sports fields
30
minutes to Los Angeles
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What it takes
Meet the academic and attendance standards
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The location
Close to Los Angeles
St. James Catholic is located in Torrance, California, an affluent beachside community just 21 miles from Los Angeles.
Torrance has a population of 147,000 people
Home to 4 major airports - Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Airport (SNA), Long Beach Airport (LGB) and Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)
Close to Bishop Montgomery High School
Accommodation
A safe home away from home.
Students live in a supervised residence or a vetted local homestay, both fully staffed and close to campus. The on-campus Amerigo team is always nearby, so no one is ever on their own.
Supervised residence
Live-in staff, study spaces and meals, all on or beside campus.
Vetted homestay
Carefully screened local host families for a fully immersive experience.
Fully staffed & supported
24/7 wellbeing check-ins from the Amerigo team on campus.
FAQ
Your questions, answered.
Students who are curious, motivated, and eager to grow in a supportive community thrive at St. James. The school is a great fit for students who value personalized attention from caring teachers and want opportunities to explore their interests through academics, athletics, arts, and STEM.
What academic programs stand out?
St. James offers a well-rounded, standards-based curriculum aligned with California, Common Core, and Archdiocesan standards. Technology is integrated throughout the curriculum, with Google Classroom used across courses. Students also benefit from a strong music program with weekly vocal and instrumental lessons, a robust arts program, and a rigorous math curriculum with advanced coursework available for students who excel in mathematics.
Where will you live?
In a supervised residence with live-in staff or a vetted local homestay, both close to campus and fully supported. The on-campus Amerigo team is close by, so you're never on your own.
What's the area around the school like?
St. James is located in Torrance, a safe, welcoming, and desirable community in the South Bay area of Los Angeles. Students enjoy a comfortable suburban setting with easy access to beaches, and the city of of Los Angeles.
What is Amerigo 360°?
It's the complete support system around every Amerigo student: a dedicated on-campus team, academic coaching, wellbeing check-ins and a family app that keeps everyone in the loop. Other programs have a contact nearby. Amerigo has a team inside the building.
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