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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.

Upcoming Events

Shadow Day

February 19 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

IVA High School Tours Available

February 25 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

IVA High School Tours Available

March 4 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

IVA High School Tours Available

March 11 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

IVA High School Tours Available

March 18 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Saturday School

March 21 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

@IVAHigh

🎪 Face paint. Pie in the face. Spam musubi. At the end of last semester, every Advisory hosted a booth, and the whole school came together for an afternoon of fun, food & games. It’s not every Friday you get to throw a pie at your teacher…
#IVACommunity #SpringVibes #AdvisoryInAction
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🎪 Pintura facial. Pastelazos. Musubi de spam. Al final del semestre pasado, cada grupo de asesoría tuvo su propia mesa, y toda la escuela celebró juntxs una tarde llena de diversión, comida y juegos. No todos los viernes puedes aventarle un pastel a tu profe…#ComunidadIVA #ViernesDivertido #AsesoríaIVA
Our name can be a little unfamiliar at first - what is an intellectual virtues high school? 

Our curriculum is built around nine intellectual virtues like curiosity, humility, tenacity, and courage. These are traits of a good thinker, and they are practiced daily in every classroom.

When a problem gets tough, our students dig deeper. 
When perspectives clash, they listen with care. 
When something is new and unfamiliar, they lean in with wonder.

Why does this matter? Because the world is changing fast, and the careers of tomorrow may not even exist yet. But a student who knows how to think critically, adapt, and keep learning? They're ready for anything.

As Jonathan Haidt wrote in The Coddling of the American Mind, IVA High students are "wiser and stronger." We think so too. 💛

Take a deep dive into the intellectual virtues on our website - it's ok to nerd out - we love talking about this stuff!
Tomorrow is your last chance in February to attend one of our Virtual Info Sessions. Hop online with us and discover what makes IVA High a great choice for teens who are looking for a small, rigorous, and caring high school. 

⏰ 5:30-6:30 PM
🗓️ February 18
📍Online at the link: www.ivahigh.org/now-enrolling (or use the QR code to get their directly)
You don't need to have your whole life figured out at age 14. IVA High offers three exploratory pathways—University, Career & Technical Education, and Individualized—so you can follow your interests without getting locked into one narrow track. Want to try psychology and jewelry making? Go for it. Focused on college prep? We've got you covered. Build college and career skills while earning free credit.

Get all the details on our AXS College & Career Pathways on our latest blog at the link in bio or at www.ivahigh.org/blog
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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 6 Years

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

50% of Faculty Hold a Master’s Degree or Higher

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

98% of Graduates Earn 6+ Free College Credits

Latest News

Read our blog for the latest information about IVA High

Interested in enrolling your student?

Contact us today for more information!

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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