Summary: Walnut hill school for the arts has a tradition of successfully placing students in many of the most prestigious and selective colleges and conservatories in the united states and abroad. Every arts discipline at walnut hill requires specialized preparation throughout the college search and application process and our team is exceptionally equipped to offer support and guidance to each student who comes through our program. At walnut hill we view the college counseling process as one that is rich in opportunities for students to learn about themselves to develop critical life skills and to find an environment in which they will thrive academically artistically and personally. The college process to us is a “match to be made not a prize to be won ” and we encourage students to shift their focus from finding the “best college” to discovering “the best college for them.” Walnut hill is proud to be a member in good standing of the national association of college admissions couns

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Student/Teacher Ratio: 6:1

Average Class Size: 16

Summer Programs: Offered

Full Time Teachers: 40

Number of AP Courses Offered: 0

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 85%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

Distinctive or New Programs

• Project Nexus Is Walnut Hill’s Approach To Transforming The Delivery Of A College-preparatory Academic Program To Suit A 21st Century World-without-borders Where Transferable Skills Depth Of Understanding And The Ability To Collaborate Will Be Crucial.

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms:

Average Students Per Dorm: 20

Number of Girls Dorms: 5

Number of Boys Dorms: 3

Dorm Amenities

• Laundry Facilities
• Lounge
• Wireless Internet

Other Dorm Amenities

Television; Free Netflix; Refrigerator; DVD Player

Facilities

• Fitness Center
• Technology Center

Other Facilities

• Center w/Bookstore
• Large TV
• Games
• Mailroom

Clubs & Organizations

• Amnesty International
• Animal Rights Club
• Community Service
• Diversity Club
• Drama Club
• Environmental Club
• International Club
• Jewish Student Organization
• Literary Magazine
• Math Club
• Newspaper
• Photography Club
• SADD
• Sexualities Club
• Student Activities
• Student Government
• Yearbook
• Yoga Club

Arts Department Director: James Woodside

Athletics Department Director:

Arts

Interscholastic Sports

Recreational Sports

Notable Alumni