Idyllwild Arts Academy

Idyllwild

California

United States

Overview

Idyllwild Arts Academy is a residential high school that is global by design, and proud to welcome students from all over the world who are united by their passion for artistic excellence. Gifted young artists and thrive in our welcoming and supportive community on our idyllic mountaintop campus, engaging in a unique dual curriculum of specialized arts training and challenging college-prep academics. Benefiting from small class sizes and the guidance of of experienced, professional instructors, students explore their creative potential, sharpen their skills, and become Citizen Artists with the confidence and commitment to ignite meaningful change in the world and excel in any professional discipline they choose to pursue. Our art focus areas include: MUSIC (CLASSICAL, JAZZ, SONGWRITING) | VISUAL ARTS | DRAMATIC ARTS | DANCE | FASHION DESIGN | FILM & DIGITAL MEDIA | CREATIVE WRITING | INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTS. We also offer: ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING (ELL) | SUMMER ARTS INTENSIVES

Academics

Summary: At Idyllwild we agree that the best art is made by people who are well informed about the world. We offer first-class academics because we think the best education happens when imagination is valued and where creativity is recognized as a path to open minded thinking and critical analysis. Idyllwild Arts students grow to understand that creative passion enriches our lives wherever we live them: in dialogue with fellow artists, with a patient, in the courtroom, in government service—even in the deceptively simple interaction with one’s own children. More specifically, the Academy’s graduation requirements prepare students for any institution of higher learning of their choice. Honors levels are offered in all subjects in order to offer a competitive college preparatory curriculum and to challenge students to push beyond minimal academic expectations.

Department Director

Student/Teacher Ratio: 5:1

Average Class Size: 15

Summer Programs: Offered

Full Time Teachers: 34

Number of AP Courses Offered: 0

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 90.0%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

Learning Support

Learning Differences Support
Peer Tutoring
Study Skills Assistance

English

Classics
Creative Writing
Honors
Literature
Playwriting
Poetry

History

Classical History
European History
Honors
Medieval History
United States History
World History

Foreign Languages

French
Spanish

Religion / Philosophy

Mythology
Philosophy
Religious Studies
World Religions

Humanities / Social Sciences

Sciences

Anatomy
Astronomy
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Health
Physics
Physiology

Math

Music

Composition
History of Jazz
Individual Instructions
Music Appreciation
Music History
Music Theory
Opera
Orchestra
Soflege/Ear Training
Songwriting
Voice

Performing / Visual Arts

Acting
Architecture
Art History
Ballet
Ceramics
Choreography
Dance
Design
Directing
Drama
Drawing
Fashion Design
Fiber Arts
Graphic Design
Lighting Design
Metal
Painting
Photography
Portfolio
Pottery
Printmaking
Production
Publications
Screen-Printing
Screenwriting
Sculpture
Silkscreen
Stagecraft
Studio Art
Television Production
Textiles
Theater Arts
Theater Design
Woodworking
3-D Art
Modern Dance
Theater History

Special Programs

Internships

Campus Life

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 6

Average Students Per Dorm: 45

Number of Girls Dorms: 4

Number of Boys Dorms: 2

Dorm Amenities

Laundry Facilities
Lounge
Vending Machines
Wireless Internet

Other Dorm Amenities

Facilities

Basketball Court
Fitness Center
Technology Center
Soccer Field

Other Facilities

Clubs & Organizations

Community Service
Dorm Proctors
Environmental Club
International Club
Literary Magazine
National Honor Society
Peer Counseling
Peer Tutoring
Photography Club
Sexualities Club
Student Activities
Student Government
Student Publications
Theater Club
Weightlifting Club
Yearbook
Yoga Club

Arts & Athletics

Arts Department Director:

Athletics Department Director:

Arts

Acting
Architecture
Art History
Ballet
Ceramics
Choreography
Dance
Design
Directing
Drama
Drawing
Fashion Design
Fiber Arts
Graphic Design
Lighting Design
Metal
Painting
Photography
Portfolio
Pottery
Printmaking
Production
Publications
Screen-Printing
Screenwriting
Sculpture
Silkscreen
Stagecraft
Studio Art
Television Production
Textiles
Theater Arts
Theater Design
Woodworking
3-D Art
Modern Dance
Theater History

Interscholastic Sports

Recreational Sports

Basketball
Dance
Hiking
Mountain Biking
Soccer
Tennis
Weight Lifting

Graduates

College Information

Percentage of graduates who attend college: 99.0%

Middle Percentile of SAT Scores	Reading	Math	Writing
25th percentile
75th percentile

Notable Alumni

Shepard Fairey

Class of 1988

Artist and Creator of the Obama HOPE Poster

Marin Ireland

Class of 1996

Tony nominated Broadway Actress

Neal Beasley

Class of 2000

Dancer and Recipient of the 2004 Princess Grace Fellowship for Dance

Julian Barnett

Class of 1998

Choreographer

Elora Hardy

Class of 1999

Bamboo architect in Bali

Liang Wang

Class of 1999

Principal Oboe of the New York Philharmonic

Nate Lowman

Class of 1997

Artist

Trevor Hall

Class of 2005

Singer lyricist & guitarist

Casey Abrams

Class of 2009

American Idol/Jazz Vocalist & Bassist

Merit

Merit Scholarships: Offered

Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 5.0%

Average Merit Scholarship: 5,000

Current Endowment Amount: $8,000,000

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Vital Information

Student Body Type: Coed

Total Boarding: 250

Total Day: 40

Total Enrollment: 290

Boys: 87

Girls: 203

Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12

Day Grades Offered: 9-12

School Type: High School, Post-grad

Dress Code:

Applications Accepted: SAO, Gateway to Prep

Application Deadline: Rolling

Tuition & Financial Aid

7-Day Boarding: $65,091

5-Day Boarding: $0

Day Tuition Fee: $45,000

Need-Based Aid: Offered

Payment Plans: Offered

Students Receiving Aid: 60.0%

Average Awarded: $30,000

School Finances