Idyllwild Arts Academy

Idyllwild Arts Academy is a renowned boarding high school for the arts located in Idyllwild, California, USA, in the San Jacinto Mountains, founded in 1986. The school serves artistically gifted students in Grades 9 through 12 (ages 14 to 18) and offers pre-professional training in music, dance, theatre, visual arts, creative writing, and fashion design. Approximately 300 students from across the United States and over 40 countries attend the Academy. Students combine intensive arts training with a full college-preparatory academic curriculum, balancing daily practice, lessons, and studio work with core academic classes. The music programme offers training in classical, jazz, and contemporary styles, with individual lessons, ensemble work, and regular performances. The 205-acre mountain campus provides a stunning natural setting conducive to creativity. Idyllwild Arts is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Alumni have gone on to attend leading conservatoires, universities, and professional careers in the arts.