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Intellectual Virtues Academy

Fostering creativity, critical thinking, and self-growth since 2016.

Who We Are

We are a public Long Beach High School inclusive of all learners.

What We Do

We empower learners to impact their communities while developing a deeper understanding of themselves, academics, and the world through Project-Based Learning.

Why We Exist

We co-construct an equitable, academically challenging community where learners connect, contribute, and belong. We prepare our students for college, career, and life.

AXS College & Career Pathways

University Pathway

Get a head start on your college goals with free dual enrollment college credits, rigorous coursework, and expert advising.

Career & Technical Education (CTE) Pathway

Graduate with more than a diploma. Earn certifications, gain paid work experience, and build career-ready skills that open doors.

Individualized Pathway

Create your own pathway by blending college prep, hands-on career experience, and dual enrollment into a high school education that fits your goals and passions.

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We are excited to announce our new IVA High Principal,  Ms. Maigon Buckner. We are looking forward to welcoming her to join our empowered community. 🎉 

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Ms. Buckner received her BA in English Literature/Humanities from CSU Dominguez Hills @csudominguezhills and continued at Pepperdine Graduate School of Education @pepperdine where she earned a Master’s Degree in Education. Going from administrative work in the government sector to a new career was a big shift, but she soon found her stride in Education, teaching English Language Arts 📖 in high school and serving as an administrator for the past 18 years. 

✨ “I’m so excited to join a team of amazing people committed to nurturing the success of your people.” ✨ 

Please join us on Thursday, June 4th from 8:15 a.m.-9:15 a.m. for our Coffee and Community Event ☕️ to meet our new Principal!
🎉 Big news, IVA High community!

We are thrilled to introduce our new Principal, Ms. Maigon Buckner! Known to students as Ms. Buck, she was our top choice from a competitive pool of applicants, and we couldn’t be more excited that she said yes. 

Ms. Buck joins us from a small charter school in Los Angeles, where she has built a reputation for collaborative leadership, restorative practices, and developing dynamic Project-Based Learning curriculum. Her passion for student growth, creativity, and positive school culture makes her a natural fit for everything IVA High stands for.

As Ms. Sanders shared: “I have so much pride and gratitude for what we have built together at IVA High. I am excited for this next chapter under Ms. Buck’s guidance.”

☕ Come meet Ms. Buck! Join us for our Coffee and Community Event:
📅 Thursday, June 4th
⏰ 8:15–9:15 a.m.
📍 IVA High | 1637 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, CA

See you there!
As we begin to close out the 2025-2026 school year, we want to hear from you. Drop your favorite IVA memory from this year in the comments. The big moments, the small ones, the ones that are hard to explain to anyone who wasn't there.
This community is what makes this place what it is. Thank you for being part of it!
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Our Virtues

Creative

Curiosity, Open-Mindedness, Intellectual Courage

Critical Thinking

Intellectual Attentiveness, Intellectual Carefulness, Intellectual Thoroughness

Self-Growth

Intellectual Autonomy, Intellectual Humility, Intellectual Tenacity

Our Key Facts

98% Parent Satisfaction

15+ Clubs & Sports

23 Students (avg. class size; CA avg. 32)

Voted #1 Charter School in Long Beach for 7 Years

’20, ’21, ’22, ’26 Best School for Diversity (Awarded by Niche)

60% of Faculty Hold a Master’s Degree or Higher

7 yrs. of Consecutive Test Score Growth Above the U.S. Average

97% of Graduates Earn Free College Credits

Latest News

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Affiliations

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

National Collegiate Athletic Association

Los Angeles County Office of Education

Long Beach City College

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