American Heritage Schools Is The Number 1 School In Florida - The School Has Achieved The Highest Number Of National Merit Scholar Semifinalists For The 17th Consecutive Year

Additionally, 64 more seniors were honored with the distinction of National Commended Scholar, further highlighting the deep pool of talent and academic potential at the school.

This milestone solidifies American Heritage's standing as Florida’s premier college-preparatory institution in the 72nd Annual National Merit Scholarship Program, with both the Broward and Palm Beach campuses sweeping the top state rankings. Out of more than 1.2 million high school juniors nationwide who took the PSAT/NMSQT, fewer than 1% qualified as National Merit Semifinalists. 

American Heritage Schools, Broward Campus, is once again 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 10% of all semifinalists throughout Florida's public and private high schools. Together, these high-achieving seniors represent over 25% of the senior class across both campuses earning recognition. One in seven students from American Heritage Schools in the Class of 2027 is a National Merit Scholar Semifinalist.

This marks the 17th consecutive year that American Heritage Schools have had the highest number of National Merit Semifinalists in Florida. For 13 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 Semifinalists.

“Earning National Merit recognition is never an accident. It is the direct result of years of consistency, discipline, and hard work,” said Dr. Doug Laurie, President of American Heritage Schools. “Having over 25% of our senior class achieve this honor across both campuses is an incredible milestone. We are exceptionally proud of these students and excited to see the impact they will make at the nation’s top universities.”

“We're taught by professionals who, after teaching us in the morning, go to work and practice what they preach. It's really given me real-world insight into how I can imagine myself in the fields that I'm interested in,” said Aviva Bejar, a senior at the Broward campus and a Hollywood resident.

“American Heritage's pre-professional program gives us access to resources and real-world engineers that many other schools simply do not have. It’s a unique opportunity to understand engineering outside of the classroom,” said Norah Smucker, a senior at the Palm Beach campus and a Boca Raton resident.

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, and Vanderbilt have consistently embraced and enrolled the highest number of National Merit Scholars.

American Heritage Schools is also pleased to announce that 94% of the students passed the AP (Advanced Placement) exams with a score of 3 or higher, compared to 69% in Florida and 73% globally. This accomplishment solidifies American Heritage Schools as a leading institution for college preparation nationwide.

More information can be found at: www.ahschool.com/nationalmerit.

About 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. Dr. Douglas Laurie, a distinguished educator and visionary leader, is the President and Co-Owner of American Heritage Schools. 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 17 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 Number 15 in Corporate Philanthropy in South Florida and Number 21 Largest Employer in South Florida.

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

Broward Campus: (954) 472-0022. Extension#: 3021. Or email: admissions.broward@ahschool.com.

Palm Beach Campus: (561) 495-7272. Extension#: 219. Or email: admissions.palmbeach@ahschool.com.