Idyllwild Arts Academy (Amerigo Education)

Idyllwild-Pine Cove, California, US

52500 Temecula Road #38, Idyllwild-Pine Cove

Last updated: 13/08/2025

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About Idyllwild Arts Academy (Amerigo Education)

Through the mastery of fine and performing arts, in combination with strong academics, Idyllwild Arts Academy offers a unique way to unlock Ivy League possibilities.

Ranked the No.1 Arts Boarding School in the U.S., Idyllwild Arts Academy is an internationally-acclaimed high school, providing pre-professional training in the arts and a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum to a diverse student body of gifted young artists.

Idyllwild Arts Academy was founded in 1946, making it one of the oldest art-focused schools in the nation. The picturesque campus is set on 205-acres of pine forest located in Southern California’s San Jacinto Mountains and is within 2 hours of Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego.

Why Idyllwild Arts Academy (Amerigo Education)

Eight Arts Focus Programs to Choose From: Students can choose to focus on the program that best aligns with their interest and talent. Offered programs include: Creative Writing, Dance, Fashion, Film & Digital Media, InterArts, Music, Theatre and Visual Arts.
Unique STEAM Courses Offered: Idyllwild offers a rich college preparatory academic program and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) courses. Featured programs include Arts Enterprise Laboratory (AEL) and Art in Society.
World-Renowned Faculty: The faculty at Idyllwild includes widely-known and respected painters, dancers and artists from Broadway theaters and Hollywood film productions, as well as university-level educators. Over 93% of Idyllwild faculty holds an advanced degree.