Located 17 miles west of Boston, Walnut Hill School for the Arts combines a comprehensive college-preparatory academic curriculum with intensive, pre-professional artistic training in Theater, Dance, Music, Visual Art, and Writing, Film and Media Arts. The school’s expert faculty works with students in their respective majors to strengthen their talents, foster their creativity, and stimulate their intellectual curiosity.
Founded in 1893 by two Wellesley College graduates, Walnut Hill was at the forefront of educating young women until 1973 when the arts became a strategic focus. Now and for 50 years we have been a leader in arts and independent school education. Our offerings are for students in grades 9 through 12 with a post-graduate year available.
Students come to Walnut Hill to pursue their passions with a purpose and dedication that is unrivaled. Here they find their true selves within a diverse group of peers that fosters a sense of community and a true sense of belonging. These incredible students go on to join an alumni group that includes world renowned musicians and composers, symphony conductors, principal dancers, visual artists, Broadway performers, TV and Film Actors, Producers, and a Pulitzer-prize winning author and poet laureate.