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Learn About IVA High

Choosing a high school is an exciting process, and we’re ready to help you learn about IVA High’s college-prep curriculum, our engaging teachers, and our vibrant and inclusive community. “Why Choose IVA High” is a great place to start.

We are accepting 9th-12th grade applications for the 2025-2026 school year.

We invite you to explore our website, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, read our blog, and check out our school calendar. And please feel free to email info@ivahigh.org or call us at 562.283.4465 with any questions.

IVA High Tours & Shadow Days

Visiting IVA High in person is a great way to get to know us! Whether you’re an 8th grade student looking for your best fit high school, or a student looking to transfer into grades 10, 11 or 12, we would love to show you IVA High.

School Tours – every Wednesday & Friday

Taking a school tour will let you observe a classroom, witness how students engage with the curriculum and collaborate with each other, and see how our innovative teachers make thinking visible and facilitate project-based learning.

Tour IVA High on the following days & times:

Wednesday Tours 11:00am-12:30pm
Friday Tours 12:00pm – 2:00pm

Fill out our Request Information form and choose a tour day! If the regular tour days and times don’t work, you can schedule a tour by emailing info@ivahigh.org.

One high school student and 5 middle school students stand together to start a tour.

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Student Shadow Days –

We will be hosting Shadow days for prospective students, including 8th graders, several times this year. Your student can shadow current students at IVA High and see what a day here is all about!

Shadow Days will be available in March, April, May. There are 10 spots for each shadow day, RSVP now to save your seat.

Here is an example Shadow Day schedule:

Arrival and Welcome: 10:55 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Classroom Engagement: 11:20 a.m. – 12:35 p.m.
Lunch Provided & Student Panel Q&A: 12:35 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Reflection: 1:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

If you are interested in a Shadow Day, RSVP to confirm your spot by sending an email to info@ivahigh.org.

3 students sit behind a table answering questions from the audience.

Feeder Schools

IVA High is a welcoming environment regardless of your zip code. Many of our students currently reside in Long Beach, Orange County and Los Angeles County. Click here for a list of local schools where current or former students transferred from. We also accept students who have moved from another country or state. Apply today!

Enroll at IVA High

When you are ready to join the IVA High community, fill out the enrollment information form and we will follow up with the Enrollment Application. For any questions, please call 562.283.4456 and we’d be happy to guide you through enrollment.

We look forward to getting to know you and your student!

“At IVA High the students are close with the teachers. We are able to be open and talk to them. It feels more natural.”

IVA High Student

“We are given so many opportunities to see how the world is like outside of ourselves. (open-mindedness)”

“This is a special learning place…the staff is extremely supportive and excited about teaching the students.”

IVA High Parent

“IVA High has been everything they said it would be! They are a student-led school that considers the needs of students.”

“Since coming here, my grades have improved and I actually understand and am interested in what we are learning.”

“A great school that meets you where you are and gives you extra help to ensure you grasp the topics and walk away with more than academics.”

“Career Day made my career path clearer and less worrying to think about.”

“IVA has made my son feel comfortable and heard.”

“Small, intimate, challenging and accepting, IVA High recognizes what is special in each of its students.”

“Since coming to IVA High I am more open-minded to people’s ideas. I’m not as quick to judge.”

“I have learned that project-based learning is the best way for me to learn.”

“[After Career Day] now there are even more careers I’m interested in.”

“Career Day made me realize my journey can be unpredictable.”

“I have seen my son grow in ways I never imagined, I see their love for his progress and their willingness to help him become a better student AND human being.”

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