Idyllwild Arts Academy
Through mastery of fine and performing arts, in combination with strong academics, Idyllwild Arts Academy offers a unique way for students to achieve their university goals.
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Eight Arts Focus Programs to Choose From
Students can choose to focus on the program that best aligns with their interest and talent. Offered programs include: Creative Writing, Dance, Fashion, Film & Digital Media, InterArts, Music, Theatre and Visual Arts.
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Unique STEAM Courses Offered
Idyllwild offers a rich college preparatory academic program and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) courses. Featured programs include Arts Enterprise Laboratory (AEL) and Art in Society.
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World-Renowned Faculty
The faculty at Idyllwild includes widely-known and respected painters, dancers and artists from Broadway theaters and Hollywood film productions, as well as university-level educators. Over 93% of Idyllwild faculty holds an advanced degree.
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Study in Idyllwild, California, United States
Idyllwild is a peaceful, picturesque community close to the vibrant cultural hub of Palm Springs, California.
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A+
Niche Ranking
291
Students
90%
of Idyllwild students are residential
#2
Best High Schools for the Arts in America
9-12
Grades Offered
1370
Average SAT Score
1:5
Faculty-to-Student Ratio
35+
Countries Represented
100%
University Acceptance Rate
Academics
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