Ranked by Niche as the #1 High School for the Arts in America, Idyllwild Arts Academy is an international boarding arts high school where education is guided by the belief that art is the greatest teacher of humanity. Our dual arts and academic curriculum equips students (grades 9-12 & PG) with the tools to leverage their own imagination to change themselves and the world around them. We welcome all life experiences, perspectives, identities, cultures, abilities, and languages.
Centrally located between Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego, Idyllwild Arts’ picturesque campus is set on 205 acres of pristine pine forest in the renowned arts village of Idyllwild in Southern California’s San Jacinto Mountains.
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 under the tutelage of experienced, professional instructors. Benefiting from small class sizes and a unique dual curriculum, students explore their creative potential, sharpen their skills, and become Citizen Artists with the confidence and commitment to ignite meaningful change in the world.
Students benefit from hands-on training and a customized education led by expert faculty who invest in every student’s potential and commit to every student’s success. With a focus on critical thinking, innovative approaches, and creative problem solving, Idyllwild Arts Academy empowers students to become lifelong learners and engaged citizens of the world. Every course inspires holistic, critical thinking, fosters innovative problem-solving, and ignites imagination.
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