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IYC Iovine And Young Center

IYC Iovine And Young Center, nominated by an anonymous organization, is a high school in Los Angeles, California, that describes itself as a public district school serving learners from a primarily urban area.

Location Los Angeles, California

Governance Public District School

Grades High

Students 84

Locale Urban

Principal Akilah Calhoun

Demographics

Percentage of students*

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English Learners

70%

Free/Reduced Lunch

6%

Students with Disabilities

African American or Black 64%

American Indian/Alaska Native —

Asian 1%

Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 3%

Hispanic or Latino 23%

White 4%

2+ Races —

Why IYC Iovine And Young Center was nominated

The Iovine & Young Center reshapes high-school by integrating design, technology, entrepreneurship and core academics into one interdisciplinary program. Students engage in real-world, project-based learning — collaborating with industry experts, using state-of-the-art tools and working across disciplines rather than in isolated subject silos. The structure emphasizes the next generation of thinkers: students develop strong foundations in creative problem-solving, teamwork, critical thinking and innovation, preparing them for competitive colleges and careers in a changing world.

Student experience design

At Iovine and Young Center IDTE Magnet (IYC), we believe that innovation is a practice, not a destination. Interdisciplinary learning begins with real problems, requires mastery across content areas, and extends into the world beyond the classroom. To make learning meaningful, instruction builds students' capacity as creative thinkers, collaborators, and problem-solvers. Relationships form the foundation of every learning experience — preparing students to show up fully in personal, academic, professional, and civic life. In spaces where this kind of learning takes place: - Students are asking bold questions and working across disciplines to design solutions that don't yet exist - There are continual cycles of prototyping, feedback, iteration, and growth - Students are practicing the mindsets and skills of innovators, entrepreneurs, and change-makers - Industry partners, community organizations, and content experts are actively engaged as co-educators, connecting students to the world they are preparing to shape At IYC, we believe that every young person has the potential to learn, create, and lead.

Core Practices

Core Practices Length of Use

Assessments For Deeper Learning
3-4 years

Competency/mastery-based Education
3-4 years

Flexible Staffing & Alternative Teaching Roles
3-4 years

Project-based Learning
3-4 years

High Quality Instructional Materials
3-4 years

All Practices

Student Advisories

AI For Learning Materials

AI For Teacher Productivity

Anti-racist Practices

Career Advising & Support

Career Exploration

Client Projects

College Advising & Support

Community And Workforce Partnerships

Culturally Responsive Practices

Disaggregated Data On Student Participation

Grading Policies Focus On Mastery

Higher Education Partnerships

All Courses Designed For Inclusion

Educators Have Industry Experience

Industry-aligned Learning Pathways

Mental Health Services

Multi-tiered System Of Support (MTSS) In Academics

Industry Networking

No Tracked Classes

Performance Based Assessment

Reallocation Of Resources For Students Most In Need

Restorative Practices

SEL Integration School-wide

Service Learning

Student-led Conferences

Student-led Goal Setting

Students Develop Projects

Trauma-informed Practices

Tutoring

Universal Design For Learning

Career Prep

key reasons for innovating

Demonstrate what’s possible for other schools

Improve academic achievement

Increase student agency

Date Updated: 4/1/2026

*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.