Idyllwild Arts Academy

Idyllwild Arts Academy

Private High School | Grade 9-12
52500 Temecula Rd,  Idyllwild, CA
4.2
4.2
264 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Pamela Jordan
Student Teacher Ratio
4:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
29
Average GPA
3.77
Graduation Rate
96.3%
Annual Tuition
$35,000
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B+
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.77
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
4:1
Teachers
87
Full Time Teachers
43
Part Time Teachers
44
Teachers in First or Second Year
15%
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
620
Verbal
650
Average ACT
29
Math
27
English
30
Reading
30
Science
28
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
96%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
62.3%
Male
37.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
29.8%
White
28.5%
Two or more races
15.9%
Hispanic
14.9%
Black
5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
4%
Native American
2%

School Rankings

#1 Best HS for the Arts in California
#22 Best Boarding HS in California
#105 Most Diverse Private HS in California
Source: Niche

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
New York University 85 Students
University of Southern California 85 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 71 Students
California Institute of the Arts 43 Students
Berklee College of Music 41 Students
Chapman University 34 Students
Loyola Marymount University 25 Students
University of California - San Diego 24 Students
The Juilliard School 23 Students
Boston University 22 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Acting 43 Students
Music Performance 42 Students
Dance 41 Students
Film and Video Studies 37 Students
Drama and Theatre Production 29 Students
Psychology 26 Students
Music 20 Students
Performing Arts 15 Students
Business 14 Students
Musical Instruments 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 73 Reviews
2.0 Senior
3/14/2025
The school used to be very nice however it has been declining over the last few years. The atmosphere and moral is suffering immensely as both teachers and students seem deeply unhappy and upset. This is largely due to administration and budget cuts. The administration is not consistent and they often threaten students and staff with their removal only to follow through sometimes making it very anxiety inducing. The budget cuts have made the dining hall food horrible. The administration also sides with their own interests or the teachers I stress of students.
5.0 Alum
1/7/2025
It's an amazing school, I enjoyed graduating from there. There are people from all over the world, and you see different cultures. We value the land we borrow from the native people in the region.
4.0
11/13/2024
My best friend has been in this high school, there are excellent educators the only problem is that it is kinda remote and not so convenient that's all idk if it was her complaint but she said the schoolwork is always arduous.Actually I think it is good for her college application
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 30 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/11/2025
This school is very safe, and the teachers are very enthusiastic, patient, and meticulous in teaching. After going to this school, my daughter has become more independent and confident than before. We really like this school.
5.0 parent
6/6/2025
A truly wonderful experience all around.My son graduated but plans to return for a post-graduate year—he feels completely at home here. It’s a place where he can be himself while learning alongside peers from all over the world, gaining a deep appreciation for different cultures and ways of life.The...
5.0 other
5/30/2023
I am an Idyllwild Arts Academy Alum, recently graduated. I grew so much as a person here, and I am so glad that I decided to apply a few years ago.The teachers are amazing, it was the first time in my life when I really wanted to go to classes. I will miss a lot of them, as they became those people...
5.0 parent
5/24/2022
Amazing place to grew your art - - for my child , a dancer it was the best place. Prepared him and his peers in non-dance focus majors to succeed and gain the the skills and tools for next stage in life. Friendships made with his peers from around the world opened discussions about income gaps, envi...

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Idyllwild Arts Academy is a private school for students in grades 9-12 located at 52500 Temecula Rd in Idyllwild, CA. Annual tuition is $35,000. The school has a total enrollment of 264 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 4:1. Idyllwild Arts Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.77, the graduation rate is 96.3%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1270 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $448,591. Discover additional schools in the area, like Idyllwild, Idyllwild Montessori School, and more. Learn more about what Idyllwild has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Idyllwild Arts Academy.

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