Idyllwild Arts Academy, founded in 1946, is ranked the No. 1 Arts Boarding School in the U.S., offering a unique blend of pre-professional training in the arts and a college preparatory curriculum for a diverse student body of gifted young artists. Located in the San Jacinto Mountains of Southern California, the school provides eight majors, including Music, Theater, Dance, Visual Art, Creative Writing, Film & Digital Media, InterArts, and Fashion Design. With a 1:5 teacher-student ratio and a 100% college acceptance rate, graduates gain admission to top universities, including Ivy League schools, and excel in various artistic professions. The school also offers a Postgraduate Program for additional preparation, along with a strong international student support system and an arts-infused STEAM curriculum.