Walnut Hill School for the Arts
- Walnut Hill School for the Arts is an independent boarding and day high school offering a transformational educational experience purposefully designed for student artists in grades 912, and a postgraduate year. We offer unparalleled training in dance; music; theater; visual art; and writing, film & media arts, complemented by a robust and innovative academic curriculum.
- Every aspect of our program promotes our students' growth as bold artists, curious learners, and mindful citizens. Students from across the country and around the globe come together to form a dynamic community on our scenic campus located just west of Boston in Natick, Massachusetts.
- Guided by master teachers and supported by peers from a variety of artistic backgrounds, Walnut Hill students graduate prepared to succeed in college and beyond. Learn more at www.walnuthillarts.org or follow us @WalnutHillArts.
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- Review Description
- Bard College The arts focus of Walnut Hill made it so the students were all artistically passionate, creative, and motivated. Also the classes were catered towards this kind of thinking, so it was engaging to take part. . .
- Eastman school of Muisc As our school is an art school, it was unique that all academic classes end at 2pm and resuming art classes from then. . .
- University of Southern California Walnut Hill is - as the name suggests - a school for the arts. This not only means that each student is immersed in both academic classes typical of any high school and also rigorous. . .
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- Faculty Education High percent faculty with advanced degrees
| Definition of Terms 2018 School Data | Walnut Hill School | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | Pre-prof. Arts / College-prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 9-12, PG | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1893 | 1910 |
| Campus Size | 30 acres | 104 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 295 students | 315 students |
| % Students of Color | 12% | 22% |
| % International Students | 30% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 80% | 67% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 16 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:6 | 1:7 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 84% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $16 million | $20 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $59,600 | $54,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $45,000 | $30,000 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 40% | 37% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $30,000 | $24,575 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | Jan. 15 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 47% | 55% |
| Director of Admissions | Jason Hersom | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Nadine Abigana | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 19 | 24 |
| Extracurriculars | Agonies, AIDS Action Committee, Black and Hispanic Awareness (BHA), Campus Players, Environment Club, Foreign and American Student Organization, Gargoyle - yearbook, Gay Straight Alliance (GSA), Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA), Gold Key Club, International Club, Junior Singing Group (JSG), Mischords, Mixed Nuts, SADD, Student Government, Students Against Destructive Decisions, The Blue Pencil, Yearbook | |
College Matriculation
| Year: | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes
- Walnut Hill School for the Arts is an independent boarding and day high school offering a transformational educational experience purposefully designed for student artists in grades 912, and a postgraduate year. We offer unparalleled training in dance; music; theater; visual art; and writing, film & media arts, complemented by a robust and innovative academic curriculum. Every aspect of our program promotes our students' growth as bold artists, curious learners, and mindful citizens. Students from across the country and around the globe come together to form a dynamic community on our scenic campus located just west of Boston in Natick, Massachusetts. Guided by master teachers and supported by peers from a variety of artistic backgrounds, Walnut Hill students graduate prepared to succeed in college and beyond. Learn more at www.walnuthillarts.org or follow us @WalnutHillArts.
- Walnut Hill School for the Arts accreditations: New England Association of Schools and Colleges
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