Walnut Hill School for the Arts

Natick
Massachusetts
United States

Overview

Walnut Hill School for the Arts is an international leader in the education of young artists. We combine renowned training in five artistic disciplines— dance, music, theater, visual art and writing film and media art—with an innovative and rigorous college-preparatory curriculum. At Walnut Hill, young artists learn how to work hard in order to excel in the arts in academics and in life. The School is located right outside the vibrant city of Boston and students have a wide variety of opportunities to perform and exhibit their work while being supported by talented faculty members who have studied performed and achieved at the highest levels of their fields. Our students have an excellent record of placement in leading colleges universities art schools and conservatories worldwide.

Academics

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

Department Director

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.

Campus Life

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 & Athletics

Arts Department Director: James Woodside

Athletics Department Director:

Arts

Interscholastic Sports

Recreational Sports

Graduates

Notable Alumni

Jack McCollough

Class of

Co-founder and Designer for Proenza Schouler

Joseph Walsh

Class of 2005

Soloist with Houston Ballet; Princess Grace Award recipient

Riley Watts

Class of 2004

Dancer with The Forsythe Company; Princess Grace Award recipient

Chris Riggi

Class of 2004

actor in tv and film

Matt Risch

Class of 2000

Broadway actor

Charlie Neshoba-Hodges

Class of

Broadway dancer; Twlya Tharp Company

Hae Sun Paik

Class of 1984

International concert pianist

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Vital Information

Student Body Type: Coed

Total Boarding: 202

Total Day: 79

Total Enrollment: 281

Boys: 84

Girls: 197

Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12

Day Grades Offered: 9-12

School Type: High School, Post-grad

Dress Code: Casual

Applications Accepted: SAO, Gateway to Prep

Application Deadline: January 15th

Tuition & Financial Aid

7-Day Boarding: $59,600

5-Day Boarding: N/A

Day Tuition Fee: $45,000

Need-Based Aid: Offered

Payment Plans: Offered

Students Receiving Aid: 33%

Average Awarded: $38,705

School Finances

Merit Scholarships: Not Offered

Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %

Average Merit Scholarship: $

Current Endowment Amount: $17,200,000

Contact

12 Highland Street

Natick, Massachusetts United States

508 650 5020

Director of Admissions: Kevin Smith

Admissions Phone: 508 650 5020

Fax: 508 655 3726

Email: admissions@walnuthillarts.org

Website: https://www.walnuthillarts.org

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