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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

At IVA High, leaving your mark looks different for everyone. Maybe it's on the volleyball court, in Music Productions, through Dungeons & Dragons club, or by starting a brand new club that has never existed before. Whatever your thing is, there's a place for it here.
Starting 9th grade is a BIG moment, and the right school can make all the difference. At IVA High, freshmen don’t get lost in the crowd. They are seen, supported, and encouraged to grow into who they are becoming.

From small class sizes and real student voices, to personalized pathways and unforgettable field trips (hello Joshua Tree + Disneyland), IVA High is built for students who want more than a typical high school experience.

Read our latest blog at the link in our bio: 5 Reasons To Choose IVA High for 9th Grade
Every student has a superpower. What's yours?

At IVA High, we build 9 intellectual virtues in every student, but we want to know: which one speaks to YOU most right now?

🔍 Curiosity — Ask questions
📦 Open-Mindedness — Think outside the box
⚡ Intellectual Courage — Take risks
👁️ Attentiveness — Look and listen
✅ Carefulness — Avoid errors
🕳️ Thoroughness — Go deep
🧭 Autonomy — Think for yourself
🙌 Humility — Admit what you don't know
💪 Tenacity — Embrace struggle

Drop your virtue in the comments 👇 and tell us why!
🪜✨ Ladder’s out, decorations are going up, & the campus is officially in celebration mode.
Tonight is our EOL & 10th Anniversary Celebration!! Come see what students have built, created, & prepared. It’s going to be a good one, with dinner & a show included!
#EOL #IVA10Years #ExhibitionOfLearning #IVAHigh
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🪜✨ ¡¡Esta noche celebramos nuestro EOL y nuestro 10.º aniversario!! Vengan a ver lo que los estudiantes han construido, creado y preparado. ¡Será una gran celebración, con cena y espectáculo incluidos! 
#EOL #IVA10Años #ExhibiciónDeAprendizaje #IVAHigh
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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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