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4000 Highway M-137, Interlochen, MI 49643 -  Map
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Interlochen Arts Academy, the nation’s first and foremost boarding fine arts high school, unites students with others who value their highest aspirations, creating a close-knit artists’ community. Five hundred of the world’s most talented and motivated young artists study music, theatre, dance, visual arts, creative writing and motion picture arts in a college-like setting. They find in the Academy a fast-paced, creative environment that challenges, inspires and focuses their talents. While producing more than 250 artistic presentations in the school year, Academy students also master a rigorous college-preparatory academic curriculum that prepares them to take prominent roles in a whole universe of professional endeavors.
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| School Focus |
College Preparatory |
College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered
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9-12, PG |
9-12 |
| School Type |
Co-ed |
Co-ed |
| Support
for ADD/ADHD Students |
Yes |
Yes |
| Religious Affiliation |
Non-denominational |
Non-denominational |
| Year Founded |
1928 |
1901 |
| Campus Size |
1200 acres |
150 acres |
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| Enrollment |
500 students |
297 students |
| Percent Students of Color |
7% |
17% |
| Percent International Students |
25% |
15% |
| Percent Students Boarding |
90% |
72% |
| Average
SAT Score |
1210 |
*National
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| Offers
Post-Grad Year |
Yes |
No |
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| Saturday Classes |
Yes |
No |
| Frequency of Saturday Classes |
Weekly |
Weekly |
| Classroom Dress Code |
Formal |
Formal |
| Average Class
Size |
15 |
12
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School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student
Ratio |
1:6 |
1:7
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| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered |
2 |
13 |
| ESL Courses Offered |
Yes |
Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree |
74% |
60% |
| Summer Program Offered |
Yes |
Yes |
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| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) |
$38,890
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$37,500 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) |
$24,120 |
$21,890 |
| Percent Students
on Financial Aid |
70% |
30% |
| Merit Scholarships
Offered |
Yes |
No |
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| Application Deadline |
Feb. 1 / May. 1 / rolling |
Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required |
No |
Yes |
| Acceptance Rate |
65% |
60% |
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Interlochen Arts Academy, the nation’s first and foremost boarding fine arts high school, unites students with others who value their highest aspirations, creating a close-knit artists’ community. Five hundred of the world’s most talented and motivated young artists study music, theatre, dance, visual arts, creative writing and motion picture arts in a college-like setting. They find in the Academy a fast-paced, creative environment that challenges, inspires and focuses their talents. While producing more than 250 artistic presentations in the school year, Academy students also master a rigorous college-preparatory academic curriculum that prepares them to take prominent roles in a whole universe of professional endeavors. School accreditations: Independent Schools Association of the Central States - Sample of notable school alumni:
Felicity Huffman - Actor Josh Groban - Singer Jewel - Singer Robert Snyder - Artist and faculty member - Chicago Arts Institute Anthony Rapp - Actor Lorin Maazel - Music Director/Conductor, New York Philharmonic Peter Erskine - Jazz drummer David Blum - Journalist Wall Street Journal; Esquire magazine; New York magazine; The New York Times Magazine, Esquire, Vanity Fair Daniel Zwerdling - Senior Correspondent, National Public Radio Tovah Feldshuh - Actor
- Profile last updated: 08/27/2008
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