Intellectual Virtues Academy vs Renaissance High School for the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Intellectual Virtues Academy
Long Beach · Charter high · Grades 9–12
118 students
Renaissance High School for the Arts
Long Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
396 students
| Measure | Intellectual Virtues Academy Long Beach, California | Renaissance High School for the Arts Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #720 of 1,343 | #793 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #12354 of 16,910 | #12988 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 118 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 118 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.8% | 56.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 12% |
| city | Long Beach | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Intellectual Virtues Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.3 vs 31.6).
- •Intellectual Virtues Academy does better on math proficiency (15% vs 12%).
- •Renaissance High School for the Arts does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 54.5%).
- •Renaissance High School for the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.8% vs 67.8%).
- •Intellectual Virtues Academy does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 22.0).
- •Renaissance High School for the Arts is the larger school with 396 students compared with 118.
- •Intellectual Virtues Academy is a charter school while Renaissance High School for the Arts is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Intellectual Virtues Academy better than Renaissance High School for the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Intellectual Virtues Academy ranks higher (34.3 vs 31.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Intellectual Virtues Academy and Renaissance High School for the Arts?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Intellectual Virtues Academy: 118. Renaissance High School for the Arts: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Intellectual Virtues Academy and Renaissance High School for the Arts rank in California?
Intellectual Virtues Academy is 720th of 1,343 and Renaissance High School for the Arts is 793rd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).