American Heritage Schools is the No. 1 in Florida For National Merit Scholar Semifinalists
The prestigious American Heritage Schools, which celebrates 60 years of fostering academic excellence and shaping future leaders this school year, is proud to announce that 88 seniors (57 from the Broward Campus; 31 from the Palm Beach Campus) from the class of 2025 were named National Merit® Scholar Semifinalists. Additionally, 68 seniors received National Commended Scholar status.
American Heritage Schools, Broward Campus, is ranked as the No. 1 school in Florida and the No. 2 private school in the U.S. for the highest number of National Merit Scholar Semifinalists. The Palm Beach Campus is the No. 1 school in Palm Beach County and the No. 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 has had the highest number of National Merit Semifinalists in Florida. For 11 consecutive years, American Heritage Schools has been the No. 1 or No. 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 No. 1 private school in Florida for nationally recognized scholars in math competition, science fair, mock trial, moot 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.
