Interlochen Arts Academy vs. The Leelanau School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Interlochen Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
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Attribute
Student Body
Extracurriculars
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The Leelanau School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Overview
At Interlochen Arts Academy, learning extends far beyond the classroom.
You'll work with world-renowned faculty and staff who'll become treasured mentors and teachers.
You'll find people and kindred spirits who'll reveal other parts of yourself.
You'll enjoy experiences and classes that will help you grow in ways you never thought possible.
At Interlochen, you'll unlock potential and find the confidence to push against your own limitations.Immersed in nature and surrounded by a global community of like-minded artists, you'll discover a high school for the arts (grades 9-12) you may only have dreamed about.
The Leelanau School offers students in grades 9-12 an educational experience where integrated learning support, individualized attention, small classes, and a commitment to whole-person wellness are at the center of what we do.
Students discover and develop their strengths as both students and citizens with the guidance of engaged faculty committed to cultivating a school where students know and embrace themselves as learners - no matter how they learn.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
No
Year Founded
1962
1929
Students Body
Total Students
567 students
35 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
23%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
56
5
Grade 10 Students
92
7
Grade 11 Students
167
9
Grade 12 Students
231
14
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
12 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
82%
75%
Average Class Size
9
6
Number of AP Classes
2
n/a
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:6
1:3
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
(Students are encouraged to be comfortable; bring weather appropriate gear; special dress on occasions)
(Students are encouraged to be comfortable; bring weather appropriate gear; special dress on occasions)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$76,500
$72,350
Tuition Notes
Tuition is variable based on grade level at entry; tuition cost includes boarding fees. Please see our website for further detail.
2024-2025 Programs: 7-Day Boarding ($72,350), 5-Day boarding ($62,000) and Day Student ($36,180)
% on Financial Aid
81%
51%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$36,510
$21,705
Acceptance Rate
n/a
96%
Admissions Director
n/a
Kate Caliri-Spiegel
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
14
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
17
10
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Acting, Ballet, Band, Choir, Creative Writing, Filmmaking, Guitar, Jazz Band, Modern Dance, Motion Picture Arts, Music Composition, Musical Theatre, Opera Workshop, Orchestra, Theatre, Theatre Design and Production, Visual Arts
Guitar, National Honor Society, Numerous Clubs are offered, Options are endless!, Options are endless!, Performance Group: Mighty Snappy, Student Council, Student Voices, Volunteer Opportunties, Yearbook