Discover your artistic voice at Walnut Hill School for the Arts, a top-ranked boarding and day high school in Natick, MA, offering pre-professional arts training and a college-prep academic curriculum for student artists in Grades 9-12 and postgraduate studies.
Major in Dance, Music, Theater, Visual Art, or Writing, Film & Media Arts
Day and boarding program
Beautiful and safe New England campus just outside of Boston
World-class, professional faculty
Start your journey:
What does it mean to attend a boarding high school for the arts?
It means living, working, and studying with a diverse and talented community of like-minded creative and passionate young people from around the world.
It means your art can be more than just an after-school activity, and your high school education doesn’t need to take a backseat to your artistic pursuits.
Here at Walnut Hill, every aspect of our program helps you grow as a bold artist, curious learner, and mindful citizen.
Do you think your high school experience should look different?We think so.
Explore your passion at the #1 arts high school in MA:
Dance
Our unique partnership with Boston Ballet School focuses on the future of dance and the dancer of the future. Our carefully crafted curriculum prepares dance students for the rigorous demand of today’s dance sphere—from Petipa, to Balanchine, to Kylián. Here, you'll flourish both as a dancer and choreographer.
Music
With focuses in orchestral instruments, piano, composition, jazz and contemporary musical arts, and voice, we offer a creative and forward-thinking music curriculum taught by renowned faculty. Connect and perform with professionals through our exclusive partnerships with the New England Conservatory and the Parker Quartet.
Theater
Designed for passionate, dedicated, and curious young artists, our theater program offers unparalleled actor training and fosters an appreciation of design and production. Through studio work, performances, and one-on-one coaching, you'll build the skills to excel in a university and professional setting.
Visual Art
Master fundamental artistic concepts while exploring varied techniques and mediums. Classes include drawing, ceramics, painting, photography, apparel design, and more, and are taught by professional, practicing artists. In our visual art program, experimentation is celebrated, process is valued, and focus is balanced with fun.
Writing, Film & Media Arts
Encompassing a range of artistic disciplines, including screenwriting, playwriting, audio storytelling, filmmaking, journalism, poetry, and beyond, the WFMA program will empower you to bring your voice and your stories to life on the page, stage, or screen.
Academics
Can an arts school have exceptional academics? We say yes. Walnut Hill students pursue a full college-preparatory curriculum alongside their artistic major, growing not only as student-artists but also as scholars. From advanced math pathways and full science sequences, to college-level humanities electives, our academics emphasize collaboration, inquiry, and creative problem-solving.
"I never knew my potential as an artist until Walnut Hill. Since freshman year, I've grown so much and met amazing teachers who have taught me about art and loving the art in myself."
A Walnut Hill education takes you places.
As a top arts high school in the U.S., our graduates go on to attend some of the most prestigious colleges and conservatories in the country and the world. Our dedicated college counseling team is exceptionally equipped to offer support and guidance to each student who comes through our program.
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