Interlochen, MI is a small town located in Grand Traverse County, Michigan. It has a population of about 810 people and is home to Interlochen Center for the Arts, an internationally renowned school of music, theater training and visual arts. The local education in this small community focuses on providing students with a strong academic foundation alongside the fine arts opportunities that are available through the Center. The Interlochen Area Public Schools district serves about 800 students and has been rated as “Excellent” by the state of Michigan. This rating reflects the district’s commitment towards its mission of providing quality educational opportunities for all students regardless of age or ability level. In addition, Interlochen also offers a variety of community-based programs to help support local children and enrich their lives in both education and extracurricular activities.
Interlochen schools spend $10,542 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 20 pupils per teacher, 2,108 students per librarian, and 782 children per counselor.