Private School

Interlochen Arts Academy

#2 in Best High Schools for the Arts in America

grade A+
Overall Grade
Private, Boarding
9-12
Interlochen, MI
Rating 4.4 out of 5 239 reviews

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Diversity
grade A+
Teachers
grade A
College Prep
grade A+
Clubs & Activities
grade A+
Sports
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(800) 681-5912

4000 Highway M-137
Interlochen, MI 49643

About Interlochen Arts Academy...

Applying

Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Application Fee

$65

Interview Required

Yes

Required/Recommended Tests

Tuition

Yearly Tuition

$40,940

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)

$66,875

Received Financial Aid

79%

Average Financial Aid

$34,530

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 46 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.

Student Life

Upcoming Events

College Audition Boot Camp for Music and Theatre Students
March 18, 6:00 pm
online/virtual
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Join us Mar. 18-21 for the College Audition Boot Camp for music and theatre students. Whether you are a musician, composer, actor or musical theatre artist, this comprehensive program will set you on the path to success for college-level auditions. Refine your audition repertoire, learn tricks of the trade for virtual auditions and recordings, develop a comprehensive college application strategy, and meet industry professionals and master teachers. At the end of the program, students will participate in a mock-audition showcase for college adjudicators. "I absolutely loved how much information I was able to get, from audio and video recording in my specific field to writing a good college essay. I feel so much more confident and organized for my college applications. I especially loved how I was able to apply everything I learned at the end of the program, and my mock audition made me feel way more ready for the real ones." - Evelyn, age 17, College Audition Boot Camp student
Join us Mar. 18-21 for the College Audition Boot Camp for music and theatre students. Whether you are a musician, composer, actor or musical theatre artist, this comprehensive program will set you on the path to success for college-level auditions. Refine your audition repertoire, learn tricks of the trade for virtual auditions and recordings, develop a comprehensive college application strategy, and meet industry professionals and master teachers. At the end of the program, students will participate in a mock-audition showcase for college adjudicators. "I absolutely loved how much information I was able to get, from audio and video recording in my specific field to writing a good college essay. I feel so much more confident and organized for my college applications. I especially loved how I was able to apply everything I learned at the end of the program, and my mock audition made me feel way more ready for the real ones." - Evelyn, age 17, College Audition Boot Camp student

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate

100%

Average SAT

1260

200 responses

Average ACT

104 responses

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Popular Colleges

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

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University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
143 Students
grade A+
New York University
138 Students
grade B+
Berklee College of Music
95 Students
grade A minus
The Juilliard School
90 Students
grade A+
Carnegie Mellon University
86 Students
grade A minus
Oberlin College
85 Students
grade A+
University of Southern California
83 Students
grade A+
Northwestern University
81 Students
grade A
Indiana University - Bloomington
76 Students
grade B
Manhattan School of Music
65 Students

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A Holistic Emphasis on Social and Emotional Growth

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.

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Culture & Safety

Poll

96%: of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 27 responses

Poll

89%: of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 27 responses

Poll

What are your favorite school events or traditions?

Based on 111 responses

Collage- where all art majors can perform
23%
Morp
21%
Festival
13%
Senior Trip - Mackinaw
12%
Intermester
8%
Miscast
7%
Movies
5%

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+

Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.

Students

545

87%: of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 31 responses

100%: of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 31 responses

10%: of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 31 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National

17:1

Poll

98%: of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 44 responses

Poll

100%: of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 44 responses

Poll

98%: of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 44 responses

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Clubs & Activities

A+

Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.

Girls Athletic Participation

Boys Athletic Participation

58%: of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 45 responses

53%: of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 45 responses

38%: of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 45 responses

Interlochen Arts Academy Reviews

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The faculty are truly amazing in both arts and academics! Sadly the administration has deteriorated in the 2 1/2 years we’ve been here and the student support services are sadly lacking. They have 100% graduation rate because they kick everyone out. Their go to strategy for students who struggle is suspension and expulsion. Drugs and hookup culture are rampant on campus and there are no functional services for kids with mental illness. When we first arrived integrated behavioral and physical health programs were present but have since been separated and dis-integrated. The administration is inaccessible, they have a crime and punishment vs a restorative justice approach to kids. We, as a family, can’t say enough good things about the faculty and students and can’t adequately capture how awful the administration is from the provost on down. To be fair there are some clear exceptions but by and large their emphasis is on buildings & reputation, not student wellness.

I am a second year musical theatre major at Interlochen Arts Academy and coming here may have been the best choice of my life. It astonishes me how each and every teacher in both arts and academics is supportive, amazing, engaging, and understands the value of your art. You are given so many fantastic opportunities to showcase your art, and they have been doing an amazing job of uniting the school during the pandemic. Not to mention how gorgeous the campus is! Each day is something new and challenging in the best of ways and their gracious scholarships and financial aid is a heaven send, I'm so grateful to be here.

I am a soprano majoring in classical voice here at the Academy, and it is by far the most incredible place I have ever been and the best decision I have ever made. I have had numerous opportunities here that I would not have had back home; participating in opera scenes, studying with professional instructors, taking masterclasses from world-renowned singers, taking rigorous academic courses and music theory classes, learning to play the organ, participating in student government, quiz bowl, and environmental committees, and of course, learning about art with like-minded peers. In addition, the location is absolutely beautiful and inspiring on its own. There are so many opportunities for students to bond and find enjoyment in the local Traverse City area and it is all safe. The voice program here by far rises above the rest of the art schools in the country. I say with confidence that I feel much more prepared for college/conservatory and the career ahead of me. Sound the call!

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