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Walnut Hill School for the Arts
Private High School
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Grade 9-12
12 Highland St,
Natick, MA
270
Students
A+
School Details
Head of School
Antonio Viva
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Average SAT Score
1300
Average ACT Score
30
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$62,150
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding
Niche Grade
A
B-
A
B-
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Teachers
73
Full Time Teachers
38
Part Time Teachers
35
College Prep
Average SAT
1300
Math
630
Verbal
670
Average ACT
30
Math
27
English
32
Reading
31
Science
28
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
96%
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Female
70.9%
Male
29.1%
White
58.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
33.6%
Two or more races
4%
Hispanic
3.3%
Black
1.1%
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School Rankings
#1
Best HS for the Arts in Massachusetts
#34
Best Boarding HS in Massachusetts
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
New York University
76 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
41 Students
University of Southern California
39 Students
Carnegie Mellon University
36 Students
Boston University
35 Students
Emerson College
28 Students
Brown University
27 Students
Northwestern University
26 Students
Columbia University
26 Students
Pace University
25 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Drama and Theatre Production
33 Students
Dance
32 Students
Acting
32 Students
Psychology
29 Students
Performing Arts
26 Students
Music Performance
23 Students
Fine Arts
17 Students
Creative Writing
16 Students
Voice and Opera
16 Students
Film and Video Studies
15 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/19/2025
Working here has been such a privilege. The environment is so welcoming to people of all backgrounds. The students are truly well rounded individuals who want to make a difference in the world through their arts & academics.
4/9/2025
I wish the campus center doors were open later so day students could grab their bags from their lockers.
4/8/2025
Walnut Hill School for the Arts is a great arts school, but has a horrible administration, especially on the academic side.
GreatSchools Reviews
5/28/2025
My experience here was that some teachers care about the students and what they teach.But some are petty and totally play favorites. The discipline system is hilacious. Some kids get in trouble for breaking rules, but others- mostly the boys & pets- get a pass. It’s not fair. Also, there is a lot of...
12/9/2016
Great so far! Great people and great education
11/29/2015
The audition process for this school is a joke. They deny talented kids enrollment, but force you to PAY a fee for financial aide application, fees of which go to other students who they do let in. Pretentious people running this place really need to get over themselves.
4/11/2014
My daughter is a Sophomore. When she enrolled at Walnut we were concerned about the academics. She has received an excellent education that has exceeded our expectations. This was affirmed by her PSAT scores which were extremely impressive. We could not be happier. Graduates of Walnut get matriculat...
Agents Specializing Near This School
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Better Living Real Estate, LLC
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Coldwell Banker Realty - Framingham
(508) 665-1690
15 Total Sales
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$516,000 Price
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Scott Martin
Scott Martin
Martin Property Management
(339) 293-0695
15 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$551,000 Price
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Saul Perlera
Perlera Real Estate
(781) 539-1894
64 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$1,225,000 Price
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Allison Avramovich
Allison Avramovich
Sumner Realty LLC
(781) 725-6991
20 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$3,500,000 Price
Map
About Natick
List Price Range
$345K - $2.5M
Homes For Sale
58
Average Home Value
$969,545
Median Lot Size
13,503 Sq Ft
% Renters
33%
Household Income
$158,179
% of College Grads
68.7%
Median Age
43
Average House Size
2,125 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,537 - $3,895 per month
- The Buckley Apartments
- Studio - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 619+ Sq Ft
- 480 Franklin St
- Framingham, MA
Parks in this Area
Natick Common
Murphy Field
Memorial Field
Elm Bank Reservation
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Loker Park
- Basketball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
John J. Lane Park
Cochituate State Park
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
Mumford Wildlife Forest
- Trails
- Hiking
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Nobscot
Single-family homes with access to nearby parks and farms
Saxonville
Small post-WWII homes surround a historic mill
Dover
Elegant country living in Norfolk County
Walnut Hill School for the Arts is a private school for students in grades 9-12 located at 12 Highland St in Natick, in the Natick neighborhood. Annual tuition is $62,150. The school has a total enrollment of 270 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 5:1. Walnut Hill School for the Arts has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.57, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1300 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $969,545. Learn more about what Natick has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Walnut Hill School for the Arts.