Interlochen Arts Academy
- Located in northern Michigan, Interlochen Arts Academy boarding high school prepares young artists for rewarding careers and fosters academic excellence.
- Major areas of study include music, theatre, comparative arts, creative writing, motion picture arts, dance, and visual arts.
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Interlochen Arts Academy is listed among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 322 schools) for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability High percentage of students on financial aid
- Faculty Education High percent faculty with advanced degrees
| Definition of Terms 2019 School Data | Interlochen Arts | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 9-12, PG | 5-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1962 | 1909 |
| Campus Size | 1200 acres | 106 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 528 students | 318 students |
| % Students of Color | 27% | 22% |
| % International Students | 20% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 94% | 67% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 13 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:6 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 2 | 17 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 90% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details | |
Finances
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $64,615 | $56,200 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $40,940 | $29,900 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 74% | 37% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Director of Admissions | Katherine Luellen | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Colby Carson | |
School Notes
- Interlochen Arts Academy accreditations: The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS), NAIS, NASM
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