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#4243 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 45% in state
Intellectual Virtues Academy
High School · Intellectual Virtues Academy District · Long Beach, CA
A charter high school in Long Beach, CA where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1637 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90813
- Math 7% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Intellectual Virtues Academy score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 24% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 8 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Intellectual Virtues Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 86Very Walkable
- Transit 69Good Transit
- Bike 71Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,186/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Long Beach), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,302
Median home value
$543,700
Median rent
$1,578/mo
College educated
15.9%
Homeownership
15%
Poverty rate
24.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90813; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| We the People HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 46 | Compare → |
| Educational Partnership HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 422 | Compare → |
| Polytechnic HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 3,954 | Compare → |
| Clear Passage Educational CenterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 65 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Intellectual Virtues Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $21,011NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Intellectual Virtues Academy is listed in Intellectual Virtues Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Intellectual Virtues Academy
Intellectual Virtues Academy is a public high school in Long Beach, CA, part of Intellectual Virtues Academy District, serving approximately 92 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #4,243 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Intellectual Virtues Academy
What grades does Intellectual Virtues Academy serve?
Intellectual Virtues Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Intellectual Virtues Academy?
Intellectual Virtues Academy has an enrollment of approximately 92 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Intellectual Virtues Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Intellectual Virtues Academy is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Intellectual Virtues Academy rank in CA?
Intellectual Virtues Academy ranks #4,243 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Intellectual Virtues Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Intellectual Virtues Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Intellectual Virtues Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Intellectual Virtues Academy has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Intellectual Virtues Academy a charter school?
Yes, Intellectual Virtues Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Intellectual Virtues Academy a Title I school?
No, Intellectual Virtues Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Intellectual Virtues Academy?
60.9% of students at Intellectual Virtues Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 92
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.7%
- Phone
- (562) 283-4456
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 90813)
- 51,689
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90813; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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