<p>The hardest part is being admitted. That said, most schools are always on the lookout for artistic boys. So arts coupled with strong academics plus your geographic diversity and your son should have some choices.</p>
<p>Stillinschool gave excellent advice. As someone who grew up in Louisiana, I can say that the entire climate is more accepting in the northeast. Even our tiny rural school here has had several gay students graduate without harassment, voted prom king, etc.</p>