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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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Interlochen Arts
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| 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 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 1200 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 500 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 20% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 25% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 90% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1210 | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 15 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:6 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 2 | 13 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 74% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $46,540 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $29,330 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 70% | 33% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 65% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | James Bekkering | |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
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School Notes:
- 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/alumnae:
- 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: 10/03/2011
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