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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.

@IVAHigh

Lilah chose IVA High because she wanted the freedom to explore, and the support to actually follow through. Watch what she discovered.

If you're heading into high school not knowing exactly who you are or what you want, that's not a problem here. It's kind of the whole point.
"It helped me start building habits I didn't have in middle school." — Ava, IVA High student. 

Through our dual-enrollment program with @lbcitycollege, students like Ava are earning college credits and discovering who they are as learners. Real courses. Real growth. Right here in Long Beach. Link in bio to check out our blog with all the details.
When students feel seen, everything changes.
Come see what IVA High feels like for yourself.
Some of our juniors and sophomores visited UCLA on Monday for a campus tour!!! 🐻 students enjoyed visiting the campus and learned a lot about the college experience! We are excited to see where their educational journey takes them beyond IVA High! 

In the meantime our dual enrollment program, college prep classes, and college and career readiness lessons in Advisory are preparing them for their next destination! Whether they attend a UC, a CSU, community college, or trade school, IVA High exposes students to a variety of post high school options!
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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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