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Community B
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Artistry Meets Academic Excellence Inspiring Global Citizen Artists Mentoring by Industry Professionals Pathway to Top Colleges Thriving Creative Community
Idyllwild Arts Academy offers intensive, specialized arts training and challenging college-prep academics to talented young artists from around the world. On our idyllic mountaintop campus, students learn from a distinguished faculty of working professional artists.

Graduates of Idyllwild Arts excel in every professional arts discipline, including Broadway theatre, primetime television, classical and jazz music, motion pictures, graphic design, dance, and more. Our arts majors include:

MUSIC | VISUAL ARTS | THEATRE | CREATIVE WRITING | DANCE | FASHION DESIGN | FILM & DIGITAL MEDIA | INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTS

Outside of our regular school year, Idyllwild Arts offers summer workshops that include Jazz in the Pines, ESL, Native American Arts, and a full menu of Arts Intensives.
The Idyllwild Arts Summer Program provides arts instruction and experiences of the highest caliber to a diverse student population of all ages and abilities.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$79,500
Enrollment
280
International Students
46%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
95%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:5
Endowment
$8 million
Average SAT Score
1200
Class Size
12
Boarding %
90

Matriculation

(2025)
Ranking University/College Students
#1 School of the Art Institute of Chicago 2
#2 California Institute of the Arts 2
#3 Rhode Island School of Design 1
#11 School of Visual Arts 1
#14 Washington University in St. Louis 1
#22 University of California: Berkeley 4
#23 University of Michigan 2
#25 Carnegie Mellon University 1
#27 University of Southern California 3

Academics

AP Courses

Idyllwild Arts Academy does not offer AP courses. In all subjects we offer Honors-level courses, which carry a weighted GPA just as AP courses do. Many American colleges and universities have no interest in AP courses because they believe that AP courses teach only how to succeed on standardized tests. These colleges care less about high scores on standardized tests than about evidence that a student has explored a subject in depth. Idyllwild Arts Academy's Honors-level courses provide this kind of depth.

AP Equivalent and Beyond

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Honors English 10
Honors English 11
Honors English 12
Honors Modern World History
Honors US History
Honors Government and Economics
Honors English 10
Honors English 11
Honors English 12
Honors Modern World History
Honors US History
Honors Government and Economics
Honors French III
Honors French IV
Honors French V
Honors Spanish III
Honors Spanish IV
Honors Spanish V
Honors Algebra II
Honors Statistic & Probability
Honors Pre-Calculus
Honors Calculus
Honors Calculus II
Honors Advanced Biology
Honors Chemistry
Honors Physics
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

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Environmental Club
Asian Culture Club
Film Scoring Club
Black Student Union
Grupo Latino
Gay-Straight Alliance
Environmental Club
Asian Culture Club
Film Scoring Club
Black Student Union
Grupo Latino
Gay-Straight Alliance
Futbol Club
Chess Club
Newspaper Club
IdyMagazine
Ping Pong Club
Opera Club
Indigenous Peoples Club
Yoga Club
Sketchbook Club
Swiftie Club
Save Promise Club
IAA Subculture Club
Music Performance Club
Publishing Co
Feminist Club
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Arts

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Acting
Dance
Jazz
Musical Theatre
Production
Theater
Acting
Dance
Jazz
Musical Theatre
Production
Theater
Vocal
Digital Media
Film
Ballet
Directing
Improvisation
Performing
Tap Dance
Illustration
Media
Photography
Portfolio
Textile
Design
Storytelling
Tech Theater
Chamber Choir
Keyboard
Music
Music Production
Music Technology
Music Theory
Opera
Percussion
Piano
Playwriting
Recording
Songwriting
Sound
String
Violin
Animation
Art History
Ceramics
Digital Art
Drawing
Fashion Design
Film History
Filmmaking
Jewelry Design
Painting
Printmaking
Sculpture
Art
Creative Arts
Metal
Publishing
Writing
Yearbook
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Contact Info

http://www.idyllwildarts.org
52500 Temecula Road #38, Idyllwild, CA 92549
951-468-7223
admissionteam@idyllwildarts.org
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Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 9-12, PG
Rural
IB: No
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1995
Campus Size: 205 acres
Boarding Rate: 90%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 01/15
Interview: Zoom, On Campus, International Admission Visits
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: Duolingo, IELTS, Cambridge
School Code:
TOEFL: 2528
SSAT: 4056

Frequently Ask Questions about Idyllwild Arts Academy

Tell me a bit about Idyllwild Arts Academy.
Idyllwild Arts Academy is Co-ed private boarding school located in California, US. It was founded 1995 , and currently has about 280 students, 46.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.idyllwildarts.org.
Does Idyllwild Arts Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Idyllwild Arts Academy also have 95% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Idyllwild Arts Academy students typically go for their colleges?
In 2025, some students attended School of the Art Institute of Chicago, California Institute of the Arts, Rhode Island School of Design, School of Visual Arts and Washington University in St. Louis.
What is the application requirement for Idyllwild Arts Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Idyllwild Arts Academy’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for Idyllwild Arts Academy?
The total fee for Idyllwild Arts Academy in 2024 is $79,500 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissionteam@idyllwildarts.org .
Where is Idyllwild Arts Academy located?
Idyllwild Arts Academy is located in the State of California of USA.
How popular is Idyllwild Arts Academy on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Idyllwild Arts Academy is among the most popular schools, within top 154 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Idyllwild Arts Academy has been favorited by 159 users.
How do I complete an application for Idyllwild Arts Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Idyllwild Arts Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Idyllwild Arts Academy’s official site: http://www.idyllwildarts.org or call them at 951-468-7223.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Idyllwild Arts Academy?
Yes, here are few: Army and Navy Academy,

What is the FindingSchool rating for Idyllwild Arts Academy?
The overall rating for Idyllwild Arts Academy is B+.

The section ratings of Idyllwild Arts Academy are:
B+ for Matriculation
B- for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
B for Community
A- for Students and Parents reviews

Nearby City

San Diego, California
San Diego, located on the Pacific Ocean coast of Southern California, is known for its mild climate, extensive beaches, and vibrant cultural scene. With a population of 1,386,932 in 2020, it ranks as the eighth most populous city in the United States. The city is home to a deep-water harbor and a long history with the U.S. Navy. In recent years, San Diego has emerged as a hub for healthcare and biotechnology. It is also the second-largest city in California, after Los Angeles.
Population (2022) 1,279,329
Cost of Living Higher than average 47%
Nearby Airport San Diego International Airport

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