Interlochen Arts Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2024)

4000 M-137
Interlochen, MI 49643

Interlochen Arts Academy Photo #1 - Music students study in the state-of-the-art Music Center, which features two large ensemble rehearsal halls, nine ensemble rooms, 25 teaching studios, a recording studio, and more.

Interlochen Arts Academy Photo #2 - The Academy`s cutting-edge Contemporary Music track provides comprehensive training in musicianship, songwriting, audio production, and music business. Students interact with industry professionals through master classes and touring opportunities.

Interlochen Arts Academy Photo #3 - Arts Academy dance students explore both ballet and contemporary dance, presenting two full-length ballets and several contemporary dance showcases each academic year.

Interlochen Arts Academy Photo #4 - Arts Academy theatre students hone their skills while rehearsing classic and contemporary plays and musicals. The Academy presents six professionally produced plays and musicals each year.

Interlochen Arts Academy Photo #5 - Visual Arts students study in the Dow Center for Visual Arts, a beautiful, light-filled structure equipped with window-lined studios. The center also contains a freestanding ceramics studio and a professional-level gallery space.

Interlochen Arts Academy Photo #6 - The Writing House is home to the Academy`s Creative Writing program and provides plenty of spaces for instruction, collaboration, and private writing practice as creative writers study fiction, nonfiction, poetry, playwriting, and hybrid genres under the instruction of world-class artist-educators.

Interlochen Arts Academy Photo #7 - Film & New Media students enjoy access to professional-quality filmmaking equipment including a sound stage and editing suites. In-class activities and personal projects encourage students to discover the greatest resource of all - each other.

Interlochen Arts Academy Photo #8 - Arts Academy students enjoy one-on-one interaction with gifted faculty who are leaders in the arts and education. Each faculty member brings a wealth of real-world experience to their role as a mentor.

Interlochen Arts Academy Photo #9 - Students exercise and play in the state-of-the-art Dennison Center for Recreation and Wellness, which features a workout room, fitness studio, game room, climbing wall, and gymnasium.

Interlochen Arts Academy Photo #10 - Interlochen derives its name from its two beautiful lakes - Green Lake and Duck Lake. Their placid shores serve as inspiring backdrops for artistic, academic, and personal growth.

At Interlochen Arts Academy, learning extends far beyond the classroom.

You'll work with world-renowned faculty and staff who'll become treasured mentors and teachers.

You'll find people and kindred spirits who'll reveal other parts of yourself.

You'll enjoy experiences and classes that will help you grow in ways you never thought possible.

At Interlochen, you'll unlock potential and find the confidence to push against your own limitations.Immersed in nature and surrounded by a global community of like-minded artists, you'll discover a high school for the arts (grades 9-12) you may only have dreamed about.

Quick Stats (2024)

Top Ranked MI School
School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 567 students
Yearly Tuition: $76,500
Average class size: 9 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Interlochen Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1962

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

Link to Summer Program Details

School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

567 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Interlochen Arts Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

96 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

82%

Average Class Size

9 students

Number of AP Courses

2 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Link to Matriculation Data

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$76,500

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Tuition Notes

Tuition is variable based on grade level at entry; tuition cost includes boarding fees. Please see our website for further detail.

% on Financial Aid

81%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$36,510

Endowment Size

$147.2 million

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

17 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Arts and Music Programs:
Acting, Ballet, Band, Choir, Creative Writing, Filmmaking, Guitar, Jazz Band, Modern Dance, Motion Picture Arts, Music Composition, Musical Theatre, Opera Workshop, Orchestra, Theatre, Theatre Design and Production, Visual Arts

School Notes

Admission requirement vary by arts major. Please visit the Academy website for details.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Interlochen Arts Academy cost?

Interlochen Arts Academy's tuition is approximately $76,500 for private students.

Does Interlochen Arts Academy offer a summer program?

Yes, Interlochen Arts Academy offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What is Interlochen Arts Academy's ranking?

Interlochen Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most extracurriculars offered and Largest endowments.

When is the application deadline for Interlochen Arts Academy?

The application deadline for Interlochen Arts Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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