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Interlochen Arts Academy
  • Private, Boarding
  • INTERLOCHEN, MI
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Interlochen Arts Academy

#2 in Best High Schools for the Arts in America
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    A+
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    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A
    6. Sports
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    (800) 681-5912
    4000 J. MADDY PARKWAY
    INTERLOCHEN, MI 49643
    About Interlochen Arts Academy...

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Application Fee
    $65
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $40,175
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Boarding (Tuition + Boarding)
    $70,950
    Received Financial Aid
    80%
    Average Financial Aid
    $34,559

    From Interlochen Arts Academy

    Providing an artistic and educational experience like nowhere else, Interlochen Arts Academy offers students the chance to work, study and live in an international community of artists. Students receive supportive attention and dozens of performance, gallery and presentation opportunities. Interlochen provides both college-preparatory academics and intensive artistic training in seven fine arts areas: creative writing, dance, film and new media, interdisciplinary arts, music, theatre, and visual arts. Academy students work with accomplished faculty, professional guest artists, and 550 other talented and creative students. Personalized guidance and expert portfolio reviews allow graduates access to selective colleges, universities and conservatories.

    Interlochen has produced 50 Presidential Scholars in the Arts, more than any other high school in the country. Interlochen is a 2006 recipient of the National Medal of Arts, and a 2019 recipient of the Green Ribbon School award.

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1290
    267 responses
    Average ACT
    29
    133 responses
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    An Exceptional Four-Year Journey

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    Interlochen Arts Academy students don't just make it through high school–they thrive. Here, students receive the support they need as they pursue their interests, passions, and goals within and beyond high school. Our students enjoy group bonding and friendship-building activities, weekly advisory groups, college preparation and standardized testing, daily support from the community, and more.

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    Boarding

    Students Boarding
    92%
    Boarding Days Per Week
    7-day
    Top Countries
    Canada, China, Hong Kong, Mexico, South Korea
    International Boarding Students
    14%
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    Students

    Diversity
    A
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    Students
    557
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    6:1
    National
    17:1
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A
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