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Interlochen Arts Academy
4000 Highway M-137, Interlochen, MI 49643 - View a map of this school Map
tel: 800-681-5912

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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Overview:
School Focus Pre-prof. Arts / College-prep College Preparatory
Grades Offered 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 1900
Campus Size 1200 acres 135 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 500 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 7% 18%
Percent International Students 25% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 90% 70%
Average SAT Score 1210 *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year Yes No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes Yes No
Frequency of Saturday Classes Weekly Less than once a month
Classroom Dress Code Formal Casual
Average Class Size 15 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:6 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 2 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 74% 60%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
     
Finances    
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $38,890 $39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $24,120 $22,560
Percent Students on Financial Aid 70% 31%
Merit Scholarships Offered Yes No
     
Admission    
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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