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Interlochen Arts Academy
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  • Private, Boarding
  • INTERLOCHEN, MI

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A+
  2. Diversity
    grade A
  3. Teachers
    grade A
  4. College Prep
    grade A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade A
  6. Sports
    grade C minus

About

Applying

Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Application Fee
$65
Interview Required
Yes
Required/Recommended Tests
No data available  

Tuition

Yearly Tuition
$41,400
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)
$73,200
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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Interlochen Arts Academy Rankings

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate
100%
Average SAT
1290
245 responses
Average ACT
29
116 responses

A Holistic Emphasis on Social and Emotional Growth

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An integrated curriculum called The Interlochen 5 helps our students thrive artistically, academically, and socially. It infuses the development of five key capacities across artistic, academic, and residential learning: mindfulness, wellness, and resilience; creative capacity; interdisciplinary perspective and collaboration; global and cultural perspective; and community and citizen artistry.

Culture & Safety

Poll
87%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 30 responses
Poll
80%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 30 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 114 responses
  • Collage- where all art majors can perform
    23%
  • Morp
    22%
  • Festival
    13%
  • Senior Trip - Mackinaw
    11%
  • Intermester
    8%
  • Miscast
    7%
  • Movies
    4%

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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%

Students

Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
576
85%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 34 responses
100%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 34 responses
9%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 34 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National
17:1
Poll
98%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 47 responses
Poll
100%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 47 responses
Poll
96%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 47 responses

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Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
No data available  
Boys Athletic Participation
No data available  
54%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 48 responses
50%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 48 responses
35%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 48 responses

Interlochen Arts Academy Reviews

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