IVA High AXS College & Career Pathways
You don't have to figure out your entire future at the age of 14. IVA High's three pathways let you try different things, follow your curiosity, and change direction [...]
Top 10 Reasons to Attend IVA High
Curious what IVA High is really like? Our small, tuition-free charter high school is all about helping you shape a high school experience that fits you. Here are 10 [...]
3 Myths About Rigorous Education
When parents and students hear "rigorous education," they may picture stressed-out teens buried under impossible workloads. But at IVA High, rigor means something entirely different. Let’s clear up some [...]
Space to Grow: The IVA High Backyard Project
“We wanted to create a peaceful oasis for our students.” -Myriam Loeschen, Outreach Coordinator For nearly a decade, our backyard has served as lunch space, outdoor classroom, and gathering [...]
Student-Centered: The IVA Conference Experience
While traditional parent-teacher conferences position adults as the primary voices discussing a student's progress, we believe there's a more powerful approach: putting students squarely at the center of conversations [...]
10 Years of Curious Minds, Empowered Community
This year marks a momentous milestone for IVA High as we celebrate our 10th anniversary as an innovative charter high school in Long Beach, California. What began when Dr. [...]
Your Guide to IVA High’s 2025-26 Academic Year
Planning ahead makes all the difference! We understand that families value having key dates at their fingertips to help organize the year ahead. For both new and returning IVA [...]
New Course Alert: 21st Century Digital Literacy
We're excited to launch a brand new course at IVA High! Starting in the Fall of 2025, 21st Century Digital Literacy will be required for all 9th grade students [...]
Creating a Safer School: STOPit Anti-Bullying Program
At IVA High, our commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive community took a powerful step forward this fall with the launch of STOPit, our new anti-bullying reporting platform. True [...]
Harvard & The Intellectual Virtues: A Conversation with IVA Schools Co-Founder Jason Baehr
When Harvard University launched their Intellectual Vitality Initiative, they painted a picture of their dream school: "Imagine a campus where ideas spark, conversations thrive, ideas are challenged, and everyone—students, [...]