American Heritage Schools Is The Number 1 School In Florida - Highest Number Of National Merit Scholar Semifinalists For the 15th Consecutive Year

American Heritage Schools, Broward Campus, is ranked as the Number 1 school in Florida and the Number 2 private school in the U.S. for the highest number of National Merit Scholar Semifinalists. The Palm Beach Campus is the Number 1 school in Palm Beach County and the Number 2 school in Florida with the highest number of National Merit Scholar Semifinalists.

The National Merit Scholarship Program is a national academic competition and the most prestigious award a senior can receive. The combined students from both campuses comprise 9% of all semifinalists throughout Florida's 2,227 public and private high schools. One in seven students from American Heritage Schools in the Class of 2025 is a National Merit Scholar Semifinalist.

This marks the 15th consecutive year that American Heritage Schools have had the highest number of National Merit Semifinalists in Florida. For 11 consecutive years, American Heritage Schools has been the Number 1 or Number 2 private school in the nation with the highest number of National Merit Scholar Semifinalists.

“For the past 15 years, American Heritage Schools has consistently outshined all other schools in Florida by leading the state in National Merit Scholars,” said Dr. Douglas Laurie, President of American Heritage Schools. “This remarkable achievement reflects our commitment to academic excellence and our dedication to nurturing the brightest minds.”

Beyond the prospect of securing millions of dollars in potential scholarships, these exceptional students are presented with a wealth of new opportunities for their collegiate journeys, instilling a profound sense of confidence in their prospects. According to the esteemed National Merit Scholarship organization, prestigious institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, the University of Chicago, Vanderbilt and University of Florida have consistently embraced and enrolled the greatest number of National Merit Scholars.

American Heritage Schools is also pleased to announce that 96% of the students passed the AP (Advanced Placement) exams with a score of 3 or higher, compared to 61% in Florida and 66% globally. This accomplishment solidifies American Heritage Schools as a leading institution for college preparation nationwide.

American Heritage Schools is the Number 1 private school in Florida for nationally recognized scholars in math competition, science fair, mock trial, mock court and speech and debate. Alumni are notable leaders in their chosen fields who are generating positive differences in the world. American Heritage Schools is an independent, non-sectarian, co-educational, college preparatory school in South Florida serving grades Pre-K3 to 12.

American Heritage Schools:
American Heritage Schools is a college preparatory day school for students in PK3-12th grades, known for academic excellence and top rankings across multiple disciplines. With two 40-acre campuses, one in Broward County and another in Palm Beach County, American Heritage Schools provides a diverse and inclusive environment for almost 5,000 students from more than 100 countries. American Heritage Schools is nationally and internationally accredited by the following associations: Association of Independent Schools of Florida (AISF), Middle States Association (MSA-CESS), and National Council for Private Schools, among others. The Lower School includes advanced classes and 15 electives, and the Upper School offers over 300 courses with 145 honors classes, 31 Advanced Placement classes, and 130 fine arts classes. Pre-professional programs are offered in pre-med, pre-law, pre-engineering, biomedical engineering, business & entrepreneurship, and computer science with classes taught daily by doctors, surgeons, lawyers, judges, engineers, and computer scientists currently practicing in their fields. American Heritage Schools was named Number 1 Private K-12 School in Florida and Number 1 College Prep Private High School in Florida, according to: www.Niche.com - ranks as the Number 1 high school in Florida for the highest number of National Merit Scholars for 15 years, and the Number 1 school in Florida for the most Presidential Scholars. The Math Competition team is Number 1 out of all private schools in the nation, Model UN team is top 3 in the nation, and the Speech and Debate team is in the top 1% in the nation. In their recent "Book of Lists" rankings, South Florida Business Journal (SFBJ) recognized American Heritage Schools as the Number 1 Private School, Number 16 in Corporate Philanthropy in South Florida and Number 22 Largest Employer in South Florida.

For more information about American Heritage Schools, visit its website at: www.ahschool.com