Serving 95 students in grades 9-12, Intellectual Virtues Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Intellectual Virtues Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Intellectual Virtues Academy's student population of 95 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
95 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Intellectual Virtues Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Intellectual Virtues Academy is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6794 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
57%
56%
Black
13%
5%
White
16%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Intellectual Virtues Academy's ranking?
Intellectual Virtues Academy is ranked #6794 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Intellectual Virtues Academy?
The graduation rate of Intellectual Virtues Academy is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Intellectual Virtues Academy?
95 students attend Intellectual Virtues Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Intellectual Virtues Academy students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Intellectual Virtues Academy?
Intellectual Virtues Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Intellectual Virtues Academy offer ?
Intellectual Virtues Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Intellectual Virtues Academy part of?
Intellectual Virtues Academy is part of Intellectual Virtues Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Intellectual Virtues Academy located?
Intellectual Virtues Academy is located in the Washington neighborhood of Long Beach, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Washington.
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