Interlochen Arts Academy.

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Interlochen Arts Academy

Introduction

Interlochen Arts Academy, the nation 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 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.

Overview:	Interlochen Arts Academy	Boarding School Avg.
School Focus	Pre-prof. Arts / College-prep	College Preparatory
Grades Offered	9-12, PG	7-12
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	Weekly
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%	61%
Summer Program Offered	Yes	Yes

Finances
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students)	$38,890	$39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students)	$24,120	$22,720
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%	59%

Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered	Link to List of Courses


College Matriculation:
Year: -	10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
	Link to Matriculation Data

School Notes

Interlochen Arts Academy, the nation 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 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: 12/07/2009