Interlochen Arts Academy
Independent school · Grades 9–12
Interlochen, MI
4000 J Maddy Pkwy, Interlochen, MI 49643
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- ACollege-going
- BYears serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- One of the 3 largest independent schools in Michigan
- 98% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
In Interlochen, Michigan, Interlochen Arts Academy is an independent private school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 567 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2019–20. The school reports that about 98% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 8.5 hours, 160 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Students
- 567
- Teachers
- 93.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 357 girls, 210 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 8.5 hours
- School year
- 160 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 98% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 55% of independent high schools nationwide (6 students per teacher).
- Larger than 96% of independent high schools nationwide.
- Compared with 478 independent high schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- The Association of Boarding Schools
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Interlochen Arts Academy
What grades does Interlochen Arts Academy serve?
Interlochen Arts Academy serves grades 9–12.
How many students attend Interlochen Arts Academy?
About 567 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Interlochen Arts Academy?
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