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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

IVA High School Tours Available

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

IVA High School Tours Available

April 1 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Spring Recess

April 6 - April 10

IVA High School Tours Available

April 8 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

IVA High School Tours Available

April 15 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

@IVAHigh

We've been named one of California's Most Diverse Schools six times. We don't take that lightly.

Diversity makes our classrooms richer, our conversations deeper, and our community stronger. When students with different backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences learn together, they develop something you can't get from a textbook: real empathy and real perspective. Our Gender Sexuality Alliance, Black Student Union, and inclusive school culture aren't add-ons. They're central to who we are. 

At IVA High, every student belongs, and that's by design.
 
Join us for your best high school experience ever. 

Come see for yourself why Long Beach keeps choosing IVA High. Schedule a tour or join one of our Zoom info sessions - all the details are in our bio!
What do YOU want from high school?

Head start on college credits? ✔️
Real-world experience and certifications? ✔️
A little of both? ✔️

At IVA High, students don't have to fit into a mold; they design their own learning path through three flexible pathways: College, Career & Technical, and Individualized.

Book a tour to learn more about our programs: ivahigh.org
📣✨ Two weeks in & Cheer Club is already bringing the energy! This student-led squad is putting in the work to build school spirit, teamwork, & confidence!
They just got their brand-new pom poms, and yes, they’re already choreographing a routine for EOL to help celebrate 10 years of IVA. Get ready for big smiles, big moves, & big Triton pride.
#CheerClub #SchoolSpirit #StudentLed #EOL #IVA10Years #IVAHigh
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📣✨ ¡A solo dos semanas & Cheer Club ya está trayendo toda la energía! Este equipo, dirigido por estudiantes, está trabajando fuerte para construir espíritu escolar, trabajo en equipo & confianza.
Acaban de recibir sus pompones nuevos y sí, ya están preparando una rutina para EOL para celebrar 10 años de IVA. Prepárense para sonrisas, energía, grandes movimientos & mucho orgullo Triton.
#CheerClub #EspírituEscolar #LiderazgoEstudiantil #EOL #IVA10Años #IVAHigh
Learning goes way beyond our classrooms at IVA High. Our field trips are top-notch. We've been to so many places:
🎒 Aquarium of the Pacific 
🎒 Big Bear ski trips 
🎒 Joshua Tree camping 
🎒 Physics Day at Disneyland
🎒 Beach clean-ups
🎒 Career fairs 
🎒 College campuses
🎒 Getty Museum

Our students get out into the world at least 4 times a year on field trips that connect curiosity to real life.
Because the best lessons aren't always found sitting in a classroom!

Learn more about our trips and student life at IVA High: ivahigh.org
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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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