Skip to Main Content
Idyllwild Arts Academy
  • Private, Boarding
  • IDYLLWILD, CA
Private School

Idyllwild Arts Academy

#2 in Best High Schools for the Arts in America
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Boarding
  • 9-12
  • IDYLLWILD, CA
  • 109 reviews
    Apply NowVirtual Tour

    COVID-19 Update for Prospective Students and Families:

    For the most current information on Idyllwild Arts Academy's COVID-19 response, please visit this link: Learn More

    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A+
    3. Teachers
      A minus
    4. College Prep
      A
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B+
    6. Sports
      C minus
    idyllwildarts.org
    (951) 468-7223
    52500 TEMECULA ROAD
    IDYLLWILD, CA 92549
    About Idyllwild Arts Academy...

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Application Fee
    $60
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests
    None

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $30,000
    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)
    $65,091
    Received Financial Aid
    60%
    Average Financial Aid
    $30,000
    From Idyllwild Arts Academy

    Idyllwild Arts Academy offers intensive, specialized arts training and challenging college-prep academics to talented young artists from around the world. On our idyllic mountaintop campus, students learn from a distinguished faculty of working professional artists.

    Graduates of Idyllwild Arts excel in every professional arts discipline, including Broadway theatre, primetime television, classical and jazz music, motion pictures, graphic design, dance, and more. Our arts majors include:

    MUSIC | VISUAL ARTS | THEATRE | CREATIVE WRITING | DANCE | FASHION DESIGN | FILM & DIGITAL MEDIA | INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTS

    Outside of our regular school year, Idyllwild Arts offers summer workshops that include Jazz in the Pines, ESL, Native American Arts, and a full menu of Arts Intensives.

    Upcoming Events

    View All Upcoming Events

    Idyllwild Arts Academy Rankings

    Niche ranks nearly 100,000 schools and districts based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents.

    See All Idyllwild Arts Academy Rankings

    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    99%
    Average SAT
    1210
    57 responses
    Average ACT
    27
    10 responses
    Niche College Admissions Calculator

    Popular Colleges

    Niche users from this school are most interested in the following colleges.

    More About Idyllwild Arts Academy Academics

    What Will Your Art Change?

    academic spotlight

    At Idyllwild Arts Academy, we ask our artist to consider not only what their art says, but what impact it creates - for themselves, for others, for society, and for their future.

    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    71%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 17 responses
    Poll
    65%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 17 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 46 responses
    • Performances by students
      35%
    • School trips
      20%
    • International dinner
      17%
    • All school meetings
      13%
    • Dances
      9%
    • Visual Art Exhibition
      4%
    • Prom
      2%

    Boarding

    Students Boarding
    85%
    Boarding Days Per Week
    7-day
    Top Countries
    Brazil, China, Mexico, Russian Federation, South Korea
    International Boarding Students
    50%
    Take a Virtual Tour

    Students

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    280
    83%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 18 responses
    94%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 18 responses
    17%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 18 responses
    Read More About the Students

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    4:1
    National
    17:1
    Poll
    75%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 20 responses
    Poll
    80%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 20 responses
    Poll
    60%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 20 responses
    Listings by Ojo
    View Nearby Homes

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Boys Athletic Participation
    54%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 13 responses
    46%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 13 responses
    38%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 13 responses

    Idyllwild Arts Academy Reviews

    109 reviews
    All Categories
    Start Your Review of Idyllwild Arts Academy
    Read More Reviews