College, career, and life readiness—delivered together.
Our educational approach emphasizes caring relationships, real-world problem solving, learning by doing, and cultivating a growth mindset -- all in an inclusive learning environment that prioritizes educational equity for all students.
College
We believe in the academic promise of every single student. Whether you plan to go to college directly after high school or you have another path in mind, we have you covered. The vast majority of our students complete the A-G subject requirements in order to be eligible to attend any college in the University of California (UC), California State University (CSU), or other public and private four year colleges and universities systems. You can’t take a “wrong” class at Da Vinci Schools.
Learning by doing and real world experiences are embedded throughout our project-based, college-prep curriculum. At Da Vinci, you can design a coffee bar, build a tiny house, compete on an internationally ranked robotics team, and much more.
An affordable pathway to degree completion
Paying for college and completing college can be hard when life gets in the way. Of the U.S. high school grads who go to college, only about 62% graduate after 6 years. Most leave college with debt and no degree.
That’s why at Da Vinci, we have created affordable (free!) and flexible pathways leading to AA or Bachelor's degree completion at Da Vinci Connect High School and Rivet School with Da Vinci in partnership with Arizona State University, Southern New Hampshire University, and El Camino College.
Career
At Da Vinci, students prepare for college and careers at the same time. We proudly partner with over 200 industry organizations to provide meaningful career exposure and training, helping students develop the knowledge and skills needed for upwardly mobile jobs. → Visit Career Pathways
Through real-world projects, internships, mentorships, and career pathway classes, Da Vinci students gain both technical ("hard") skills and essential "soft" skills—including communication, teamwork, leadership, creative thinking, and attention to detail. More than 2,100 students have participated in real-world learning experiences to date.
Across the U.S., 7.6 million jobs remain unfilled because applicants lack the necessary skills. At Da Vinci, we work hand-in-hand with industry partners to close this gap—aligning education with workforce needs and equipping students for in-demand careers with strong long-term prospects.
Life
Students need to be known, seen and heard to thrive as learners. At Da Vinci, we take a holistic approach to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of students. The world is changing, and our job is to help students be ready for it.
By the time students graduate from Da Vinci, they will become confident, well-rounded, versatile, and passionate young adults who demonstrate creativity, flexibility, persistence and a growth mindset that will serve them well over the course of their lifetime.