Da Vinci Communications

Da Vinci Communications: Create. Connect. Communicate.

Founded in 2013, Da Vinci Communications (DVC) is a college- and career-preparatory public high school serving approximately 550 students in grades 9–12. A recipient of a prestigious Next Generation Learning Challenges grant funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, DVC prepares students to become creative thinkers, compelling storytellers, and effective communicators in a media-driven world.

DVC’s rigorous curriculum meets UC/CSU A-G admission requirements and brings learning to life through project-based learning and mastery-based assessment. Students develop critical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills while applying their knowledge to authentic, real-world challenges.

Explore Media. Find Your Voice. Shape the Future.

DVC offers four Career Pathways: Computer Science (robotics, web design, app development), Marketing, Multimedia Journalism, and Media Production. Students explore how ideas and stories are communicated through technology, journalism, digital content, marketing, and multimedia. Specialized coursework, industry partnerships, and internship opportunities help students develop technical skills, creative confidence, and professional experience.

Learning Connected to the Media Industry

Through partnerships with leading industry, higher education, and nonprofit organizations—including Northrop Grumman, Belkin International, AfroLA, Riot Games, and El Camino College, among others—students connect classroom learning with professional practice and explore pathways to college and careers.

Home of Da Vinci FUTURES

Da Vinci Communications is also home to Da Vinci FUTURES, a program serving students in grades 9–12 with moderate to severe disabilities. Through personalized instruction and real-world experiences, FUTURES supports students in developing independence, essential life skills, employment readiness, and meaningful community connections.

Articles

Inside Da Vinci Communications' Multimedia Journalism Pathway
Alumni Spotlight: Jaylon Jones—From Da Vinci to Stanford and Beyond
Student Spotlight: Jordan Perdomo's T-Shirt Design Reflects the Spirit of Da Vinci's FUTURES Program
Students at Da Vinci Communications Showcase their Marketing Skills in 'Shark Tank' Competition
Learning by Doing: There's a Content Explosion at Da Vinci Communications

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Da Vinci Communications: Create. Connect. Communicate.